Compassionate Kitchen Assistant - Nutritious Meals

MHA; Chippenham; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday incl. bank holidays

Pension scheme

DBS checks and uniforms

Training and development

Disability Confident Scheme

Job summary

The Fairways care home in Chippenham is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join our catering team at MHA. You will assist the Cook to prepare nutritious meals, keep the kitchen clean and safe, and help maintain a welcoming dining environment for residents.

We value reliability and a supportive, team-based approach. A basic food hygiene certificate is essential, with additional training provided to help you develop in this role.

Qualifications

• Basic food hygiene certificate required.
• Previous basic food preparation experience desirable.
• Good communication and listening skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and prioritise tasks.
• Positive, flexible approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Support the Cook with food preparation, serving meals, washing up and storing crockery and utensils safely.
• Keep the kitchen clean and tidy in line with schedules and Food Safety Manual.
• Dispose of waste food safely and hygienically.
• Ensure supplies of cleaning materials are available.
• Assist with laundry for kitchen linen.
• Follow COSHH, food hygiene, health and safety requirements.

Skills

Basic food hygiene

Good communication

Team player

Ability to follow instructions

Willingness to training

Education

QCF Level 2 or 3 Health & Social Care (desirable)

Job description

The Fairways care home in Chippenham is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join our catering team at MHA. You will assist the Cook to prepare nutritious meals, keep the kitchen clean and safe, and help maintain a welcoming dining environment for residents.

We value reliability and a supportive, team-based approach. A basic food hygiene certificate is essential, with additional training provided to help you develop in this role.