Compassionate Kitchen Assistant - Serve & Support Residents

SeeMe Hired Ltd; Borehamwood; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Enhanced weekend rates

Refer a Friend up to £500

Blue Light Card discounts

Staff discounts

Cycle to Work

Training and development

Employee recognition programs

Team-building activities

Care Workers Charity support

Induction and ongoing training

Job summary

Westgate Healthcare is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join our friendly team and support mealtimes for residents. You’ll help prepare meals, keep the kitchen running smoothly, ensure meals look appealing and are served at the right temperature, and work closely with care staff to meet individual preferences.

If you’re reliable, hands-on and enjoy a team environment, we’d love to hear from you. No long kitchen experience required, just a can-do attitude and willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• Right to live and work in the UK.
• Experience in kitchen, care home, catering or hospitality preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Ability to work in a team with a caring nature and positive attitude.
• Understanding of Health and Safety, Infection Control and COSHH.

Responsibilities

• Help with meal preparation and support kitchen team.
• Serve meals to residents at correct temperature and presentation.
• Work with care staff to accommodate residents' preferences.
• Wash crockery, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
• Keep kitchen and dining areas clean and hygienic.
• Follow COSHH, health and safety, and food hygiene requirements.
• Receive and check deliveries and rotate stock.
• Maintain organization and efficiency of kitchen.
• Assist with reasonable requests from Home Manager or Head Chef.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Positive attitude

Attention to detail

Caring nature

Willingness to learn

Reliability

Job description

Westgate Healthcare is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join our friendly team and support mealtimes for residents. You’ll help prepare meals, keep the kitchen running smoothly, ensure meals look appealing and are served at the right temperature, and work closely with care staff to meet individual preferences.

If you’re reliable, hands-on and enjoy a team environment, we’d love to hear from you. No long kitchen experience required, just a can-do attitude and willingness to learn.