Kitchen Assistant

Care South Residential; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A care home in England is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support meal preparation and maintain hygiene in the kitchen. No previous experience is required, but a caring attitude and flexibility are essential. The role involves providing an enjoyable dining experience for residents, which is key in our busy kitchen environment. The position offers a pay rate of £12.30 per hour with a schedule of 20 hours per week, including alternate weekends.

Benefits

Blue Light Shopping Discount Card

Reward and Recognition Schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Industry Based Qualifications

Qualifications

• Caring individual with the ability to support residents during mealtimes.
• Flexible in the hours that you work and happy to be part of the kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chef team with basic preparation of meals and drinks.
• Assist residents with an enjoyable dining experience.
• Maintain hygiene of kitchen and dining areas.
• Sanitise food preparation areas and wash cooking appliances.

Job description

About The Role

Kitchen Assistant

Location: Castle Dene - Residential Home, BH8 0DB

Pay Rate: £12.30 per hour

Hours: 20 hrs per week (includes alternate weekend working)

Shift patterns: 7.30am to 3.30pm & 10.30am to 6.30pm

We have an exciting opportunity for a Kitchen Assistant to join the TEAM at Castle Dene, our specialist, frail elderly and dementia residential care home located in Bournemouth.

Benefits

• Blue Light Shopping Discount Card
• Reward and Recognition Schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Industry Based Qualifications

What you will be doing

• Support the Chef team with the basic preparation of fresh and nutritious meals, snacks and drinks for our residents
• Assist with supporting residents with an enjoyable dining experience every day
• Ensuring kitchen and dining room areas are kept hygienic and clean
• Washing all cooking appliances and crockery – sanitising all food preparation areas

Who are we looking for

Previous experience within a kitchen environment is not essential but be prepared to be busy in a fast‑paced role.

Caring individual with the ability to support our residents during mealtimes.

Flexible in the hours that you work and happy to join in as part of our larger kitchen team.

If this sounds like you then we would love for you to join the team!