Compassionate Kitchen Assistant for Care Home

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniform

Meal on shift

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Company pension scheme

Job summary

HC-One is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to help deliver high-quality care through food, ensuring nutritious, well-balanced meals for residents with dietary needs. You will assist with meal prep, serve meals with warmth, and maintain a clean, compliant kitchen environment.

The role stresses kindness, patient interactions with residents and co-workers, and safeguarding responsibilities. A value-based culture offers training, development, and career progression within HC-One.

Qualifications

• NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation or willingness to work towards it.
• Strong organisational skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to follow recipes and record information accurately.
• Some kitchen experience and a real passion for helping others.
• Only applicants with the right to work in the UK will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation under direction of Chef or Cook.
• Serve meals with warmth and respect in a timely and friendly manner.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and hygiene, including equipment and surfaces.
• Monitor and record food storage temperatures.
• Support stock rotation and proper storage of ingredients.
• Show new team members how to safely use kitchen equipment.
• Wash up and keep the kitchen clean after busy periods.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Patience and kindness

Health & safety awareness

Education

NVQ2 Catering or Food Preparation (or willing to work towards it)

Job description

HC-One is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to help deliver high-quality care through food, ensuring nutritious, well-balanced meals for residents with dietary needs. You will assist with meal prep, serve meals with warmth, and maintain a clean, compliant kitchen environment.

The role stresses kindness, patient interactions with residents and co-workers, and safeguarding responsibilities. A value-based culture offers training, development, and career progression within HC-One.