Kitchen Assistant

TLC Care; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Pension scheme

Free meals

Uniform provided

Discounts

Career progression

Job summary

TLC Care in the United Kingdom is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join our care home team. You will support cooking, meal service and food preparation for residents, under the guidance of the Chef Manager.

The role emphasizes hygiene, teamwork and a genuine interest in care environments. We offer a supportive, values-led workplace with free meals, uniform and opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate preferred.
• Experience of working in a kitchen.
• Good communication skills.
• Team player.
• Genuine interest of working within a care environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, cooking and serving of meals and drinks.
• Prepare vegetables and beverages for residents as required by the Chef Manager
• Prepare food trolleys for the meals
• Provide assistance with plating meals when required.
• Assist with the preparation of puree food.
• Ensure high standards of cleanliness and hygiene

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food hygiene

Communication skills

Team player

Customer care

Job description

We are looking for a Kitchen Assistant to join our team at our care home. The Home is part of TLC Care who pride themselves in not only delivering the highest standards of care, but promoting the choices and individual needs of our elderly residents, making the Home a happy environment for residents and team members alike.

The role of the Kitchen Assistant is to:

• Assist in the preparation, cooking and serving of meals and drinks.
• To prepare vegetables and beverages for residents as required by the Chef Manager
• To prepare food trolleys for the meals
• To provide assistance with plating meals when required.
• To assist with the preparation of puree food.
• Ensure high standards of cleanliness and hygiene

Why join the team at TLC Care?

TLC Care's values of Truth, Love and Compassion are embedded in everything we do. Our people are our core asset and we work hard to engage with team members and maintain our homes as preferred places of work. We look for team members who share our values and are passionate about their work and can deliver excellent standards.

Benefits of joining TLC Care

• Competitive rates of pay
• Pension Scheme
• Excellent working environment
• Clear development plans – opportunities for career progression
• Our own Learning Academy including development programmes and clinical training
• Support from a highly qualified management team
• Free Uniform
• Free meals
• Discounts at 2000 high street retailers
• Discounted gym membership
• Discounted Health Cash Plans
• 28 days holiday per year

Requirements:

• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate preferable
• Experience of working in a kitchen
• Good communication skills
• Team player
• Genuine interest of working within a care environment