Kitchen Assistant

Caring Homes Group Ltd; Great Cornard; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Free DBS & Blue Light Card

Apprenticeship opportunities

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Caring Homes Group Ltd is seeking a Kitchen Assistant for Mellish House, a 48-bed dementia care home in Great Cornard. This part-time role offers 30 hours per week with a pay rate of £12.71 per hour, plus a supportive family environment and training opportunities.

You will assist in day-to-day kitchen tasks, ensure cleanliness, and help with cooking and baking as required. Join a team focused on home-like care and staff wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen or catering is a plus but training provided.
• Strong focus on cleanliness and safety.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a care home environment.

Responsibilities

• Keep kitchen area clean, tidy and well-organised.
• Maintain high hygiene and safety standards.
• Assist chef with cooking and baking tasks.
• Wash dishes, utensils and kitchen equipment.
• Sweep and mop floors and manage rubbish disposal.

Skills

Catering

Food hygiene

Team player

Job description

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Job Reference caringhomesgroup/TP/96/3475

Contract Type:

Permanent

Location:

Mellish House Residential Home, 20 Kings Hill Great Cornard

Job Category:

Catering

Home Name:

Job introduction

Kitchen Assistant – Mellish House, Sudbury £12.71 per hour

• 48 Bedded Dementia Care Home
• Part time role; 30 hours per week

Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives through your work? Do you value a supportive environment where work-life balance is a priority? Caring Homes is looking for a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to join our family.

Our mission is simple: to make each home the best possible place to live and work for our residents and our teams. A place that feels like home, whether we live there or work there, because of the way we behave and the environment we create – and this includes our support team. We’re a family.

Why Join Us?

• Work-Life Balance:We understand the importance of balancing your personal and professional life. Our flexible scheduling options are designed to fit your lifestyle.
• Supportive Environment:At Caring Homes, you’re part of a family. We foster a collaborative and caring environment where every team member is valued.
• Growth Opportunities:We believe in continuous development and provide opportunities for professional growth within our organisation.
• No late evenings, allowing you to enjoy a better work-life balance.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Ongoing professional development including training and support to help you excel in your role including apprenticeship opportunities.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Free DBS & Blue Light Card
• Employee assistance program for personal and professional support.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the kitchen is clean, tidy, and well-organised.
• Uphold the highest standards of hygiene and safety.
• Support the chef in cooking and baking tasks when required.
• Wash all the dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
• Sweep and mop floors and take out the rubbish regularly.

Ideal Candidate

• A team player with a positive attitude.
• Someone with a genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of our residents.
• Previous experience in a kitchen or catering role is a plus, but not essential – we provide full training.
• A commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety.

Join us in creating a place that truly feels like home for our residents and our team members alike.