Kitchen Assistant

Care UK; Burnley; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wagestream access

Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements

Training and apprenticeship scheme

Wellbeing support

Staff discounts

Job summary

Care UK is seeking a friendly Kitchen Assistant to help maintain a clean, well-organized kitchen and assist with meal preparation for residents. You will work under the Head/Second Chef and Home Manager, following safety and hygiene standards to support a caring environment.

This role offers flexible scheduling, access to our Catering Academy for training, and clear opportunities for career development within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Compassionate approach to resident care and service.
• Able to follow recipes and produce preparation guidelines.
• Willingness to learn and adapt within a care catering environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the cleanliness of kitchen and related areas.
• Prepare produce for mealtime, e.g., vegetables and sandwiches.
• Ensure correct storage of all dry and perishable produce.
• Safely store cleaning materials in designated areas.
• Clean cooking utensils and pots to required standards.
• Carry out tasks assigned by Head/Second Chef or Home Manager.

Skills

Caring

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

Are you a passionate and caring individual looking for a rewarding career with excellent training and opportunities for development? Join Care UK, a multi award-winning care provider as a Kitchen Assistant.

We are looking for people to make a difference to residents’ lives every day. When you join Care UK, you’ll be joining a team who all share the same values: caring, passionate and teamwork. You will have a strong desire to help people and put residents at the heart of everything you do.

Join our team and embrace unparalleled flexibility by having the freedom to tailor your schedule to fit your lifestyle, whilst being a valued team member. Experience the true empowerment of a flexible and fulfilling career journey with Care UK.

The Role

• Maintain the cleanliness of kitchen and related areas
• Preparation of produce for mealtime, for example vegetable preparation and making of sandwiches
• Ensure correct storage of all dry and perishable produce
• Safely storing cleaning materials
• Ensure all cooking utensils and pots are cleaned to the required standards
• Carry out any tasks assigned by the Head / Second Chef or Home Manager

Some of our benefits by joining the Care UK family

• Wagestream- access your wages at any-time
• Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements
• Career development, training and access to our approved apprenticeship schemeHundreds of online and in-store discounts
• Wellbeing support

New to Catering?

We have our own Catering Academy to provide excellent training and induction programs for all new Catering Assistants and we will give you all that’s needed to have a successful career as a Catering Assistant with us. Our high quality, innovative training and coaching will support the development of your skills throughout your career with us.

We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for helping others. We see the potential in everyone, let us help fulfil yours.