Kitchen Assistant

St Mary's Care Homes; Croxdale; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Ongoing training and development

Career progression opportunities

Supportive leadership team

Recognition and reward initiatives

Job summary

Bowburn Manor is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join our founding catering team in Durham. You’ll support the Chef, help with meal preparation and maintain a welcoming, clean kitchen environment for residents.

This permanent position offers full-time or part-time hours, with ongoing training and development, ensuring high standards and a positive team culture at our luxury care home.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in catering or food service is desirable.
• Positive, hardworking attitude and ability to work in a team.
• Good communication skills and attention to detail.
• Caring and respectful approach towards older people.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef with meal preparation and food presentation.
• Ensure meals are served safely and with consideration for dietary needs.
• Maintain cleanliness and high hygiene standards in the kitchen.
• Receive deliveries and rotate stock appropriately.
• Follow food hygiene, HACCP, COSHH and Health & Safety requirements.
• Support colleagues to create a friendly home environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Caring attitude

Job description

BOWBURN MANOR

Kitchen Assistant

Every Great Kitchen Needs More Than Great Food. It Needs Great People.

Location: Bowburn Manor, Durham

Hours: Full Time / Part Time Available

Contract: Permanent (with every other weekend off)

Salary: Competitive

Help Us Serve More Than Just Meals

Bowburn Manor is an exciting new luxury care home preparing to open its doors in Durham.

As part of the St Mary's Care Group, we're creating a home where residents enjoy exceptional care, meaningful connections and memorable dining experiences.

We're looking for a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to join our founding team and help create a kitchen culture built on teamwork, kindness and excellence.

Because when residents gather around the table, it's about much more than food.

It's about conversation.

Friendship.

Favourite family recipes.

Birthdays.

Celebrations.

Comfort.

And feeling at home.

The Role

As a Kitchen Assistant, you'll be an important part of the catering team, helping ensure residents receive high-quality meals in a safe, clean and welcoming environment.

You'll support the Chef, maintain excellent kitchen standards and contribute to the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen.

Every task you undertake, from food preparation to maintaining cleanliness, helps enhance the experience of our residents.

What You'll Do

Support Meal Preparation

Assist the Chef with preparing ingredients and meals that are nutritious, fresh and appealing.

Deliver Excellent Service

Help ensure meals are served efficiently and thoughtfully while respecting individual choices and dietary needs.

Keep Standards High

Maintain exceptional cleanliness throughout the kitchen and dining areas.

Manage Deliveries and Stock

Receive deliveries, store food correctly and support effective stock rotation procedures.

Promote Food Safety

Operate safely and follow all food hygiene, HACCP, COSHH and Health & Safety requirements.

Work as One Team

Support colleagues throughout the home and contribute to creating a positive and friendly environment.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience within catering, hospitality or food preparation is desirable.
• A positive and hardworking attitude.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.
• Good communication skills.
• An appreciation of high standards and attention to detail.
• A caring and respectful approach towards older people.

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who takes pride in their work and enjoys helping others.

Why Join Bowburn Manor?

Be Here From The Beginning

Help shape the culture and success of a brand-new luxury care home.

Feel Proud of Your Contribution

Your work will directly impact residents' comfort, wellbeing and enjoyment.

Develop Your Skills

Benefit from training, support and development opportunities.

Join a Supportive Team

Work with colleagues who genuinely care about residents and each other.

Benefits Include

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing training and development
• Career progression opportunities
• Supportive leadership team
• Recognition and reward initiatives

Join Our Journey

At Bowburn Manor, we're building a home where people feel welcomed, valued and cared for.

If you're ready to play an important role in creating exceptional dining experiences and becoming part of a team that makes a difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

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