Compassionate Kitchen Assistant — Serve & Nourish Residents

Highgate Care Services Ltd; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly workplace

Training & progression

Meaningful impact

Close-knit team

Job summary

Highgate Care Services Ltd in Darlington is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support meal preparation and service for residents at The Lawns. This role is permanent, full-time at 30 hours per week, with an hourly rate of £12.71.

Join a caring team that values kindness and resident dignity, and contribute to maintaining high hygiene standards and a respectful dining experience for residents.

Qualifications

• Experience in care setting is a bonus but not required.
• Understanding of food safety standards (HACCP, COSHH).
• Willingness to participate in meetings and training.

Responsibilities

• As the Kitchen Assistant, assist the Cook with preparation of varied, nutritious meals.
• Help with serving meals and respect dietary requirements, ensuring dignity and choice.
• Adhere to statutory requirements such as HACCP, Health & Safety, COSHH and Environmental Health.
• Clean and tidy all kitchen areas following schedules to maintain high cleanliness.
• Ensure kitchen equipment is safe and report faults promptly.
• Receive and store new stock, rotate stock to keep freshness.
• Be an integral part of the team and participate in meetings and training.

Skills

Warm personality

Organised

Team player

Positive attitude

Planning

Job description

Highgate Care Services Ltd in Darlington is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support meal preparation and service for residents at The Lawns. This role is permanent, full-time at 30 hours per week, with an hourly rate of £12.71.

Join a caring team that values kindness and resident dignity, and contribute to maintaining high hygiene standards and a respectful dining experience for residents.