Kitchen Assistant

Bridge Oak Care Homes; Dewsbury; Hybrid; GBP 7,500 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

Bridge Oak Care Homes in Dewsbury is seeking a Kitchen Assistant for a permanent, part-time role (16 hours/week, includes alternative weekends). The job offers flexibility and an opportunity to contribute to compassionate, person-centred care in a warm community setting.

The successful applicant will support meal preparation, serving, hygiene and stock management, while upholding high standards of safety and resident dignity. Sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Warm, approachable and positive attitude.
• Organised and reliable with good planning.
• Willingness to participate in staff meetings.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Cook with the preparation of varied, nutritious meals for residents.
• Help with serving meals and accommodate dietary requirements with dignity and choice.
• Understand and comply with HACCP, Health & Safety, COSHH and Environmental Health.
• Clean and tidy kitchen areas using approved products and schedules to high standards.
• Ensure kitchen equipment is safe and in good working order; report faults promptly.
• Receive, unpack and rotate stock to maintain freshness of foodstuffs.
• Collaborate as part of a team and participate in meetings and training as required.

Job description

Job Description: Kitchen Assistant

Location: Ashworth Grange,Ashworth Green, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire

Job Type: Permanent, Part-time (16 hours per week, includes alternative weekends)

Salary: Competitive (to be discussed at interview)

Sponsorship: Not currently available

Join Bridge Oak Care Homes – Creating Communities Where Everyone Feels at Home

At Bridge Oak Care Homes, we believe care is about so much more than meeting everyday needs. It’s about creating warm, welcoming communities where every resident feels safe, valued and truly at home.

Our vision is to provide compassionate, person-centred care that celebrates individuality, promotes independence and enables people to live with dignity, comfort and purpose. Every member of our team plays an important part in making this vision a reality.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Kitchen Assistant to join the team at Ashworth Grange, based in Dewsbury. If you’re creative, organised and passionate about bringing people together, this is an opportunity to make a genuine difference every single day.

What You’ll Be Doing

As our Kitchen Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in enriching the lives of residents by:

• To assist the Cook with the preparation of varied, nutritious meals for the residents.
• Help with the serving of meals for residents, be understanding of any specific food requirements and ensure everyone is treated with respect, dignity and given choice.
• To understand and comply with statutory and legal requirements such as HACCP, Health & Safety, COSHH, Environmental Health, to maintain a safe environment throughout the home.
• To clean and tidy all areas of the kitchen with the correct products following instruction and guidance contained in the cleaning schedules ensuring the Care Home is always cleaned to the highest standards.
• Ensure that all kitchen equipment is in full, safe working order, immediately report any faults to the Cook and the Caretaker.
• To receive and unload new stock, store appropriately and rotate current stock correctly to maintain optimum freshness of all foodstuff.
• To work as an integral part of the team, contribute to meetings and training sessions as required ensuring that the Care Home is a friendly and supportive working environment.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who is:

• Warm, approachable, and brimming with positivity
• Organised, reliable, and confident in planning.
• Creative, enthusiastic, and able to motivate others
• Passionate about improving the lives of older people
• Willing to participate in Staff and Resident meetings as and when required
• Previous experience in a care setting is a bonus, but we’re just as interested in your personality and values

Why Join Bridge Oak Care Homes?

When you join Bridge Oak Care Homes, you’ll become part of a supportive team that genuinely cares about one another and the people we support.

We offer:

• A friendly, welcoming and inclusive working environment.
• Ongoing learning, development and career progression opportunities.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to residents’ lives every day.
• A workplace built on trust, compassion and respect.
• The chance to be part of a care provider that is deeply rooted in its local communities and committed to delivering exceptional person-centred care.

If you’re looking for a rewarding career where you can help create joyful experiences, build meaningful relationships and make every day matter, we’d love to hear from you.