Compassionate Kitchen Assistant for Elder Care

Highgate Care; Brighouse; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly team

Training and progression

Meaningful impact

Supportive workplace

Job summary

Highgate Care is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join our Brighouse team at Rastrick Hall & Grange. The role focuses on preparing nutritious meals, assisting with service, and maintaining high kitchen standards in a caring, friendly home environment.

You will support the Cook, adhere to food safety standards, and help create a warm, dignified experience for residents. This is aPermanent, full-time position with a strong emphasis on kindness and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Warm, approachable and positive attitude.
• Organised, reliable and confident in planning.
• Creative, enthusiastic and able to motivate others.
• Passionate about improving the lives of older people.
• Willing to participate in staff and resident meetings when required.
• Previous experience in a care setting is a bonus, but personality and values matter more.

Responsibilities

• To assist the Cook with the preparation of varied, nutritious meals for the residents.
• Help with the serving of meals for residents, respect dietary requirements and ensure dignity and choice.
• Comply with HACCP, Health & Safety, COSHH, Environmental Health to maintain a safe environment.
• Clean and tidy all kitchen areas using correct products according to schedules.
• Ensure kitchen equipment is in safe working order and report faults.
• Receive and unload new stock, store appropriately and rotate stock for freshness.
• Work as part of the team, participate in meetings and training to support a friendly environment.

Skills

Warm personality

Organised

Reliable

Planning

Care experience bonus

Job description

Highgate Care is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join our Brighouse team at Rastrick Hall & Grange. The role focuses on preparing nutritious meals, assisting with service, and maintaining high kitchen standards in a caring, friendly home environment.

You will support the Cook, adhere to food safety standards, and help create a warm, dignified experience for residents. This is aPermanent, full-time position with a strong emphasis on kindness and teamwork.