Compassionate Kitchen Assistant — Part-Time 20h

MHA; Altrincham; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday including bank hols

Strong pension scheme

Life assurance

Free DBS checks and uniforms

Confidential counselling and chaplain

Job summary

MHA is seeking a reliable Kitchen Assistant to join the catering team at Handsworth Bowdon. You will support the Cook to deliver nutritious meals, keep a clean kitchen, and follow food safety standards to ensure residents receive dignified care.

This role focuses on teamwork, flexibility and adherence to health & safety guidelines, with opportunities for training and development. The position is based at Handsworth care home in Bowdon.

Qualifications

• Basic food hygiene certificate is essential.
• Experience in basic food preparation is desirable.
• Good communication and listening skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and prioritise tasks.
• Flexible and team-oriented with a caring attitude.
• Willingness to undertake training and development.

Responsibilities

• Support the Cook with food preparation, serving meals, washing up and storing crockery and utensils safely.
• Keep all areas of the kitchen clean and tidy in line with cleaning schedules and the Food Safety Manual.
• Dispose of waste food safely and hygienically.
• Ensure adequate supplies of cleaning and washing-up materials are available.
• Assist with laundry tasks for kitchen linen.
• Follow COSHH, food hygiene, health & safety and infection prevention requirements at all times.
• Respect residents’ privacy, dignity and choice.
• Attend training, supervision, appraisals and staff meetings as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Following instructions

Flexibility

Empathy

Willingness to learn

Education

Basic food hygiene certificate

QCF Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

MHA is seeking a reliable Kitchen Assistant to join the catering team at Handsworth Bowdon. You will support the Cook to deliver nutritious meals, keep a clean kitchen, and follow food safety standards to ensure residents receive dignified care.

This role focuses on teamwork, flexibility and adherence to health & safety guidelines, with opportunities for training and development. The position is based at Handsworth care home in Bowdon.