Kitchen Assistant

Highgate Care Services Ltd; Alderley Edge; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly workplace

Training & progression

Meaningful impact

Close-knit team

Job summary

Highgate Care Services Ltd. is seeking a Kitchen Assistant at Cavendish Court, Alderley Edge to support nutritious meal prep and provide a warm, dignified dining experience for residents.

You will work as part of a caring team, ensuring cleanliness, safety, and respectful service, with opportunities for training and development within a close-knit community.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a care setting is a plus.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as required.
• Strong commitment to dignity and respect for residents.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Cook with preparation of varied, nutritious meals.
• Serve meals and respect residents' dietary needs and choices.
• Maintain HACCP, safety, COSHH, and cleanliness standards.
• Clean and tidy kitchen according to schedules and guidelines.
• Ensure kitchen equipment is safe and report faults immediately.
• Receive and store stock, rotate to maintain freshness.
• Participate in meetings and training to support a friendly home.

Skills

Warm personality

Approachable

Organised

Reliable

Creative

Job description

Job Description: Kitchen Assistant

Location: Cavendish Court, Alderley Edge

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time (40 hours per week, includes occasional evenings and weekends)

Salary: £12.87

Sponsorship: Not currently available

Join Highgate Care - Where Kindness Is Key

At Highgate Care, kindness isn’t just something we talk about, it’s the foundation of everything we do. As a small and compassionate care group, we pride ourselves on offering truly person-centred care, where every resident is valued, supported, and able to thrive. We believe in celebrating individuality, promoting dignity and above all, living by our core value: Kindness Is Key.

We’re currently looking for a Kitchen Assistant to join the team at Cavendish Court, Alderley Edge. If you’re someone who naturally brings warmth, energy and creativity wherever you go, and you love the idea of making each day meaningful for our residents, this could be the perfect role for you.

What You’ll Be Doing

As our Kitchen Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in enriching the lives of residents by:

• To assist the Cook with the preparation of varied, nutritious meals for the residents.
• Help with the serving of meals for residents, be understanding of any specific food requirements and ensure everyone is treated with respect, dignity and given choice.
• To understand and comply with statutory and legal requirements such as HACCP, Health & Safety, COSHH, Environmental Health, to maintain a safe environment throughout the home.
• To clean and tidy all areas of the kitchen with the correct products following instruction and guidance contained in the cleaning schedules ensuring the Care Home is always cleaned to the highest standards.
• Ensure that all kitchen equipment is in full, safe working order, immediately report any faults to the Cook and the Caretaker.
• To receive and unload new stock, store appropriately and rotate current stock correctly to maintain optimum freshness of all foodstuff.
• To work as an integral part of the team, contribute to meetings and training sessions as required ensuring that the Care Home is a friendly and supportive working environment.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who is:

• 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 and when required
• Previous experience in a care setting is a bonus, but we’re just as interested in your personality and values

What We Offer

Working at Highgate Care means being part of something special. You’ll enjoy:

• A friendly, supportive, and welcoming workplace
• Real opportunities for ongoing training and career progression
• A chance to make a meaningful impact in people’s lives every day
• A valued role within a close-knit team that cares as much about each other as we do our residents

If you believe that kindness and compassion should be at the heart of care, we’d love to hear from you.