Compassionate Kitchen Assistant for Elder Care

Highgate Care; Brighouse; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly workplace

Training & progression

Meaningful impact

Close-knit team

Job summary

Highgate Care in Brighouse is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join the team at Rastrick Hall & Grange. You will help prepare nutritious meals and support residents with service, while upholding high standards of cleanliness and safety.

We’re looking for warmth, reliability and a positive attitude. Prior care experience is a bonus, but personality and values matter most as you contribute to a kind, respectful and collaborative kitchen team.

Qualifications

• Personable and positive attitude.
• Organised and reliable in planning and delivering tasks.
• Creative and enthusiastic with ability to motivate others.
• Passionate about improving the lives of older people.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Cook with preparation of varied, nutritious meals.
• Help with serving meals and respect dietary needs and choices.
• Follow HACCP, Health & Safety, COSHH, and Environmental Health guidelines to keep the home safe.
• Clean and tidy kitchen areas using correct products and schedules.
• Receive, store, and rotate stock to maintain freshness.

Skills

Warm personality

Organised

Creative

Team player

Food service

Job description

Highgate Care in Brighouse is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join the team at Rastrick Hall & Grange. You will help prepare nutritious meals and support residents with service, while upholding high standards of cleanliness and safety.

We’re looking for warmth, reliability and a positive attitude. Prior care experience is a bonus, but personality and values matter most as you contribute to a kind, respectful and collaborative kitchen team.