Kitchen Assistant

Mayflower Care Home; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS paid

Pension

Uniform provided

Annual leave 5.6 weeks

Job summary

Mayflower Care Home in Gravesend, United Kingdom, is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support high‑quality meals in a clean, safe kitchen. This full‑time role is hands on, working closely with the Chef and team to keep the kitchen running smoothly and safely.

You will help with food preparation, maintain cleanliness, and assist with deliveries, storage and stock organisation. A consistent routine and opportunities to develop in a supportive kitchen environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of food safety and hygiene.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and meal service.
• Maintain cleanliness across the kitchen.
• Assist with deliveries, storage and stock organisation.

Skills

Reliability

Organisation

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Mayflower Care Home is set across three dedicated floors, each tailored to residents individual needs. The ground floor supports general nursing needs and people living with later-stage dementia. The second floor provides enhanced support for residents who may experience more challenging behaviours, including increased 1:1 time where required. The top floor supports a mix of dementia and mental health needs, caring for residents who may present with more complex, advanced challenges.

• £12.71 per hour
• Contracted to 37.5 hours per week
• Paid DBS, pension, uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

Role Overview

As Kitchen Assistant, you will support the delivery of high quality meals within a clean, safe and well organised kitchen environment. This is a hands on role where your contribution helps ensure meals are prepared efficiently and to a high standard.

You will support food preparation, maintain cleanliness across the kitchen and assist with deliveries, storage and stock organisation. Working closely with the Chef and wider team, you will help ensure the kitchen runs smoothly and safely at all times.

This role offers a consistent routine and the opportunity to build or develop your experience within a supportive and well organised kitchen environment.

What We Are Looking For

• A positive and reliable approach
• Good organisation and attention to detail
• Basic understanding of food safety and hygiene
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Previous kitchen experience is beneficial but not essential

About us

Mayflower Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive.

Our five core values Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you.

Kitchen Assistant • Gravesend, United Kingdom

Full-time

We do not offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.