Compassionate Kitchen Assistant — Part-Time, Care Home

Bridge Oak Care Homes; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Bridge Oak Care Homes is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join the team at Kesteven Grange, Hull. This permanent, part-time role (30 hours/week, including alternate weekends) offers an opportunity to contribute to nutritious meals and resident-focused care.

You will support the Cook, maintain HACCP and safety standards, and help create a warm, respectful dining experience for residents. Prior care experience is a bonus, and a positive, reliable attitude is essential.

Qualifications

• Warm, approachable, and brimming with positivity.
• 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 as required
• Previous experience in a care setting is a bonus, but personality and values matter

Responsibilities

• To assist the Cook with the preparation of varied, nutritious meals for the residents.
• Help with the serving of meals for residents, ensure dietary needs are respected and residents are treated with dignity and given choice.
• Comply with statutory and legal requirements such as HACCP, Health & Safety, COSHH, Environmental Health, to maintain a safe environment.
• Clean and tidy all areas of the kitchen following schedules to keep high cleanliness standards.
• Ensure kitchen equipment is in full working order and report faults promptly.
• Receive and store new stock, rotate stock to maintain freshness.
• Participate in meetings and training sessions to support a friendly and constructive working environment.

Skills

Warm personality

Organised

Creative

Positive attitude

Team player

Job description

Bridge Oak Care Homes is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join the team at Kesteven Grange, Hull. This permanent, part-time role (30 hours/week, including alternate weekends) offers an opportunity to contribute to nutritious meals and resident-focused care.

You will support the Cook, maintain HACCP and safety standards, and help create a warm, respectful dining experience for residents. Prior care experience is a bonus, and a positive, reliable attitude is essential.