Kitchen Assistant

CARE CONCERN GROUP LIMITED; Exeter; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider in Exeter is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to support the culinary team. Responsibilities include food preparation, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and ensuring safe food handling practices. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational skills and attention to detail. This full-time position offers £12.21 per hour, extensive benefits, and the opportunity to contribute to the overall dining experience for residents. Join a values-driven team where you can make a difference.

Benefits

Enhanced rates for overtime & Bank Holidays

Paid Training

Pension

Onsite Parking

Paid DBS

Uniform Provided

5.6 Weeks Annual Leave

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills to manage tasks efficiently and maintain a clean and orderly kitchen.
• Basic understanding of food safety and handling principles.
• Keen attention to detail for ensuring cleanliness, proper food storage, and accurate handling of deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of food, helping to get meals ready efficiently and to a high standard.
• Maintain general cleanliness and tidiness in the kitchen area, including equipment and appliances.
• Receive, check, and safely store kitchen deliveries.
• Understand and implement safe food handling principles.
• Follow cleaning procedures for different surfaces and equipment.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Food Safety Knowledge

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Team Player

Job description

Kitchen Assistant

Catering and Hospitality - Alexander House Care Home

Contract: Full Time | Salary: £12.21 Per Hour | Shift Type: Days | Contracted hours: 40 hours per week

Our newly built care home is based in the charming suburb of Pinhoe, Exeter. We offer exceptional standards of Nursing, Residential, Dementia and Respite care for 67 residents.

We’re looking for a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to support our culinary team, ensuring the preparation and delivery of high‑quality meals, while maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment.

What we offer

• £12.21 per hour
• Enhanced rates for overtime & Bank Holidays (T&C's apply)
• Paid Training - earn while you learn!
• Pension
• Onsite Parking
• Paid DBS
• Uniform Provided
• 5.6 Weeks Annual Leave (Based on a full‑time contract)

Why This Role Matters

As Kitchen Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in our kitchen, helping to prepare delicious meals and keeping our workspace in top condition. Your efforts will ensure that every aspect of food preparation runs smoothly, contributing to the overall dining experience of our residents.

What You’ll Do

• Food Preparation: Assist in the preparation of food, helping to get meals ready efficiently and to a high standard.
• Kitchen Cleanliness: Maintain general cleanliness and tidiness in the kitchen area, including equipment and appliances, ensuring a hygienic environment.
• Delivery Handling: Receive, check, and safely store kitchen deliveries, ensuring that all items are properly accounted for and stored.
• Food Safety: Understand and implement safe food handling principles to ensure the highest standards of food safety are met.
• Cleaning Procedures: Follow cleaning procedures for different surfaces and equipment, ensuring everything is sanitized and well‑maintained.
• Presentation: Ensure that all areas are well‑presented and maintained in good condition, contributing to a professional kitchen environment.
• Safe Work Practices: Practice safe systems of work across a range of tasks to minimize risks and ensure a safe working environment.
• Health & Safety: Understand and adhere to Health and Safety at Work legislation, always ensuring compliance and safety.
• Professionalism: Act in a professional and courteous manner at all times, fostering a positive and respectful workplace.
• Team Collaboration: Encourage and contribute to teamwork, supporting colleagues and working together effectively.
• Storage: Take responsibility for the safe and tidy storage of supplies and equipment, in line with your area of work.
• Policy Adherence: Read, understand, and adhere to company policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with all relevant guidelines.

Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications

• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational skills to manage tasks efficiently and maintain a clean and orderly kitchen.
• Food Safety Knowledge: Basic understanding of food safety and handling principles.
• Attention to Detail: Keen attention to detail for ensuring cleanliness, proper food storage, and accurate handling of deliveries.
• Communication Skills: Good communication skills to work effectively with kitchen staff and management.
• Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, contributing to a positive and productive kitchen environment.

Desired Experience

• Previous Experience: Experience in a kitchen or food preparation role is advantageous but not essential.
• Food Handling Knowledge: Familiarity with food handling and safety procedures is beneficial.

About us

You’ll be joining a values‑led care home that’s part of the Care Concern Group, a family‑owned provider with over 100 care homes across the UK. We’re expanding rapidly and are committed to delivering high‑quality care and support to our residents. If you’re ready to take on a rewarding role in a growing and supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you.

We believe in delivering care to the highest standard, and our five core values guide everything we do: Trust | Respect | Passion | Kindness | Inclusivity

These values define who we are and underpin everything we do, from the smallest interaction to the most complex care. If you live by these principles, this is a place where you can belong and truly make a difference.

Join us

If you’re ready to support a busy kitchen team and contribute to the creation of high‑quality meals, we’d love to have you join us. Bring your enthusiasm and organizational skills to our kitchen, where your role will be key to delivering great dining experiences for our residents.