Compassionate Kitchen Assistant — Care Home Support

MHA; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Pension & life cover

DBS checks

Counselling support

Flexible annual leave buy/sell

Blue Light Card discounts

Induction & development

Long service awards

Job summary

MHA seeks a reliable Kitchen Assistant (Relief/Bank) to join the catering team at Lawnfield House, Willesden. You will support the Cook to deliver nutritious meals and keep the kitchen clean and safe in line with food safety standards.

We value care, dignity and teamwork. The role is relief/bank, with pay of £14.80 per hour and opportunities to develop skills through training and DBS checks. Applicants living within ~15 miles are preferred.

Qualifications

• Basic food hygiene certificate is essential.
• Previous basic food preparation experience is desirable.
• Good communication and listening skills are required.
• Ability to follow instructions and prioritise tasks.
• Positive, flexible approach to work.
• Sensitivity to the needs of older people and commitment to quality service.
• Willingness to undertake training and development.

Responsibilities

• Support the Cook with food preparation, serving meals and cleaning tasks.
• Keep kitchen areas clean and tidy in line with schedules and Food Safety Manual.
• Dispose of waste safely and hygienically.
• Ensure adequate supplies of cleaning materials.
• Assist with laundry tasks for kitchen linen.
• Follow COSHH, food hygiene, health & safety standards at all times.
• Respect residents' privacy, dignity and choice.
• Attend training, supervision and staff meetings as required.

Skills

Basic food hygiene certificate

Good communication

Follow instructions

Positive flexible approach

Sensitivity to older people

Training willingness

Education

QCF Level 2 in Health & Social Care

QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care (desirable)

Job description

MHA seeks a reliable Kitchen Assistant (Relief/Bank) to join the catering team at Lawnfield House, Willesden. You will support the Cook to deliver nutritious meals and keep the kitchen clean and safe in line with food safety standards.

We value care, dignity and teamwork. The role is relief/bank, with pay of £14.80 per hour and opportunities to develop skills through training and DBS checks. Applicants living within ~15 miles are preferred.