Kitchen Assistant

Hamberley Care Management Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider in the UK is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to support care home operations. The successful candidate will assist chefs in meal preparation, ensure food hygiene standards are met, and manage kitchen stocks. This role requires a compassionate approach and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

28 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays)

Quality bonus scheme linked to CQC rating

Workplace pension

Professional development and training

Access to high street discounts

Free onsite parking

Unlimited Refer a Friend Bonus

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in a similar catering role, ideally in a care environment.
• Commitment to customer care and first-class service.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety COSHH regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chefs in providing high-quality meals.
• Plan, prepare, and serve balanced meals.
• Ensure all food meets Food Hygiene Standards.
• Manage all stocks and stores.
• Maintain accurate records for food hygiene requirements.

Skills

Catering experience

Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations

Customer care

Ability to multi-task

Empathy

Job description

As our kitchen assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the day‑to‑day operations of our care homes kitchen.

• Supporting the Chefs in the planning and provision of high‑quality meals that meet the nutritional and dietary requirements of our residents.

• Plan, prepare, and serve balanced meals that meet dietary requirements.

• To ensure all food prepared meets Food Hygiene Standards and ensure that safe methods of work are always used.

• Manage all stocks and stores ensuring all food is correctly marked and stock rotation systems are in place.

• To maintain accurate records to satisfy food hygiene requirement such as fridge temperature checks.

  Proven experience working in a similar catering role, ideally in a care or similar environment.

• Committed to customer care and first‑class service provision.

• Knowledge of Health and Safety COSHH regulations.

• Empathy and a desire to make a difference to the lives of our residents.

• Ability to multi‑task, work under pressure and on own initiative in a fast‑paced environment.

• To share our values and demonstrate them at all times. “Can‑Do” flexible team worker, problem fixer, passion for what they do, ability to manage diverse and demanding workload, think out of the box, open to doing things differently.

  If this sounds like you and you’re looking for a fulfilling role that makes a genuine impact in the lives of others, this rewarding career is for you.

Join us at Enfield's most stunning care home Brookwater House is a luxurious care home in Enfield, part of the award‑winning Hamberley Care Homes – offering luxury care homes in beautiful locations throughout the UK. Residents live in spacious, stylish ensuite rooms, and enjoy beautifully furnished shared spaces and landscaped gardens. From the deluxe picture house – where we screen classic films – to the on‑site luxury spa – offering hairdressing, manicures and relaxing therapies – everything has been designed and finished with the care and attention you would expect from a 5‑star hotel. Hamberley People We respect and value our residents and each other. At Hamberley Care Homes, we believe in the importance of what we do and why we do it. Creative and empowered, our people see every day as an opportunity for growth and development. We make ideas happen. Together we can achieve anything. Be part of it!

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• 28 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Quality bonus scheme linked to CQC rating
• Workplace pension
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Access to high street discounts via our mobile friendly HapiApp benefits platform
• Free onsite parking available
• Unlimited Refer a Friend Bonus – up to £750 per referral – t&cs apply
• Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health support and wellbeing services