General Assistant - Kitchen

Abbeyfield Living Society; Manchester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Manchester is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to maintain cleanliness and support meal preparations in a caring environment. You will be part of a compassionate team dedicated to high standards of care. Experience is not necessary as training will be provided. This role offers competitive pay of £12.21 per hour and various benefits including paid leave and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Up to 31 days paid leave

£500 referral scheme

Life Assurance

Career development opportunities

Company pension

Discounted gym membership

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Natural calling to care.
• Willingness to learn with provided training.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of the home and kitchen.
• Support kitchen staff in meal preparations.
• Assure hygienic practices to protect residents.

Skills

High standards

Hygienic practices

Meal preparation

Job description

14 Swinbourne Grove, Withington, Manchester M20 4PP, UK

Job Description

Posted Wednesday 30 July 2025 at 00:00 | Expires Wednesday 13 August 2025 at 23:59

For almost 70 years, Abbeyfield Living Society has been a leading provider of housing and care for older people across England. We're dedicated to exceptional care, and we know it starts with an exceptional team.

Are you someone who thrives on making a difference? Join us and build a rewarding career where your skills and compassion truly matter.

Role: General Assistant - Kitchen
Pay: 12.21 p/h
Location: Downing House, Swinbourne Grove, Withington, Manchester, M20 4PP Hours: 28 Hours a week

The Role of Kitchen Assistant:

• As one of our valued Kitchen Assistants, you’re at the front line of care. We’re passionate about creating a lovely environment for our residents to enjoy. So you’ll help us keep our Home clean and tidy for our residents, assist with meal preparation, and welcome our many visitors.
• Support the Kitchen staff inpreparingmeals, presented to the highest standard.
• This varied role may include cleaning of the residents’ bedrooms, self-contained flats, the communal areas and offices.
• You may also assist in providing healthy and nutritious food for our residents. By keeping all kitchen and store areas clean, and following all hygienic practices you help protect our residents and keep them safe.

At Abbeyfield, we are committed to rewarding our staff for their hard work. Our benefits include:

• Competitive pay
• Up to 31 days paid leave, including bank/public holidays (Pro Rata)
• Unlimited opportunities to earn £500via our 'refer a friend' scheme
• Life Assurance
• Pay progression within role
• Learning and career development opportunities
• Company pension
• Discounted gym membership
• An employee assistance programme
• Shop and save vouchers
• Opportunity to obtain Blue Light Card discounts

About You

• Do you have high standards and like things to be neat and tidy? If that sounds like you, we think you’ll fit right in at Abbeyfield! Whether you’re new to the world of care or looking for a new career, we’re looking for people to join our growing team of general assistants.
• Don’t worry if you have no experience - we’ll provide you with all the training you need. What’s more important is that you have have high standards, and a natural calling to care!

Please note this role will require eligibility to work in the UK, two satisfactory employment references and an Enhanced DBS check, the cost of which will be met by Abbeyfield. You may be asked to provide details regarding convictions; failure to disclose convictions may result in an offer of employment being revoked.

14 Swinbourne Grove, Withington, Manchester M20 4PP, UK