Kitchen Assistant

Avon Search & Selection; Churston Ferrers; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

£12.71 per hour

24-hour part-time contract

4 shifts per week

8am-2pm shifts

Job summary

Avon Search & Selection is seeking a friendly Kitchen Assistant to join a 30-bed residential care home in Churston, Brixham. The role covers 24 hours per week, with shifts 8am–2pm and a focus on nutritious meals and kitchen hygiene.

You will assist with food prep, meal service and maintaining a clean kitchen, contributing to a positive dining experience for residents.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a kitchen, catering or care environment is preferred but not essential.
• Basic understanding of food hygiene is desirable.
• A friendly, reliable and hardworking approach.
• Good standards of cleanliness and personal hygiene.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Good organisation and time-management skills.
• Willingness to follow food safety and health & safety procedures.
• A caring and respectful attitude towards older people.

Responsibilities

• Assist the cook and wider kitchen team with daily food preparation.
• Help prepare and serve meals and refreshments to residents.
• Support with plating and presentation of meals.
• Wash dishes, utensils and kitchen equipment.
• Keep kitchen areas clean, tidy and hygienic.
• Follow food hygiene, health and safety procedures.
• Assist with stock rotation and storage of food supplies.
• Dispose of waste appropriately.
• Help maintain a safe and organised kitchen environment.
• Support the team to provide residents with a positive mealtime experience.

Skills

Teamwork

Time management

Hygiene

Caring attitude

Job description

Kitchen Assistant - Part Time - 30-Bed Care Home - Churston, Brixham - AV2038B

24 Hours per Week

Location: Churston, Brixham, Devon

Pay: £12.71 per hour

Shift: 8am - 2pm

Working Pattern: 4 shifts per week

About the Role

We are recruiting a friendly and reliable Kitchen Assistant to join a welcoming 30-bed residential care home in the beautiful Churston area of Brixham.

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting the kitchen team to provide fresh, nutritious and appealing meals for our residents. You will help ensure the kitchen operates efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and safety.

Working 24 hours per week across 4 shifts, from 8am to 2pm, you will assist with food preparation, serving meals, washing up and maintaining a clean and organised kitchen environment.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys working as part of a team and takes pride in helping create a positive dining experience for older people.

About the Home

• 30-bed residential care home
• Located in Churston, Brixham
• Warm and welcoming environment
• Strong focus on resident wellbeing and person-centred care
• Supportive and dedicated team
• Comfortable surroundings designed around residents' needs
• High standards of food, hygiene and resident care

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the cook and wider kitchen team with daily food preparation
• Help prepare and serve meals and refreshments to residents
• Support with plating and presentation of meals
• Wash dishes, utensils and kitchen equipment
• Keep kitchen areas clean, tidy and hygienic
• Follow food hygiene, health and safety procedures
• Assist with stock rotation and storage of food supplies
• Dispose of waste appropriately
• Help maintain a safe and organised kitchen environment
• Support the team to provide residents with a positive mealtime experience

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience in a kitchen, catering or care environment is preferred but not essential
• Basic understanding of food hygiene is desirable
• A friendly, reliable and hardworking approach
• Good standards of cleanliness and personal hygiene
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Good organisation and time-management skills
• Willingness to follow food safety and health & safety procedures
• A caring and respectful attitude towards older people

Benefits & Perks

• £12.71 per hour
• 24-hour part-time contract
• 4 shifts per week
• 8am-2pm shifts
• Supportive and friendly team environment
• Rewarding role within a residential care setting
• Opportunity to make a positive difference to residents' daily lives