Compassionate Kitchen Assistant: Meal Prep & Care Home Service

Hill Care Ltd.; Newfield; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Hill Care Ltd. is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the cook with meals for residents, including those on soft diets or with diabetes. The role emphasizes reliability, care, and teamwork within a caring home environment.

You will be trained, require Basic Food Hygiene, good communication and a team spirit, and may undergo police checks. The job includes kitchen cleaning, safety procedures, and assisting in meetings and training as required.

Qualifications

• Basic Food Hygiene certificate is required.
• Excellent communication and teamwork are essential.
• Must pass police check and POVA list checks.
• Experience in care setting is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, cooking and serving of meals.
• Participate in Staff and Client meetings as required.
• Maintain and improve professional knowledge and competence.
• Attend mandatory training days/courses, on or off site, as and when required.
• Wash up after meals. Ensure all crockery and equipment is cleaned and stored appropriately, and that the overall cleaning of the kitchen area is carried out effectively.
• Ensure statutory Health and Safety standards in the kitchen and dining areas.
• Report illness or accident to the Home Manager or Person in Charge.
• Understand and implement the Care Centre’s Health and Safety policy and Emergency and Fire procedures.
• Report faulty appliances, damaged furniture or equipment to the Home Manager or Handyperson.
• Promote safe working practice in the Care Centre.
• Promote and ensure the good reputation of the Care Centre.
• Ensure confidentiality of information gained in the course of duty.
• Notify the Home Manager of any absence and upon return to work.
• Ensure the security of the Care Centre is maintained.
• Adhere to all Company policies and procedures within defined timescales.
• Ensure all equipment is clean and well maintained.
• Carry out any other tasks that may be reasonably assigned.

Skills

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Good communication skills

Team player

Satisfactory Police Check

Job description

Hill Care Ltd. is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the cook with meals for residents, including those on soft diets or with diabetes. The role emphasizes reliability, care, and teamwork within a caring home environment.

You will be trained, require Basic Food Hygiene, good communication and a team spirit, and may undergo police checks. The job includes kitchen cleaning, safety procedures, and assisting in meetings and training as required.