Kitchen Assistant

Care UK; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wagestream access

Bank holiday pay enhancements

Career development

Discounts

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Care UK is seeking a passionate Kitchen Assistant to support our residents with nutritious meals in a caring environment. You’ll help with food preparation, kitchen cleanliness, and safe storage, working as part of a supportive team.

We offer an industry-leading Catering Academy, extensive training, flexible bank shifts to fit your lifestyle, and access to Wagestream wages, holiday enhancements, discounts, and wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• Caring and compassionate approach to residents.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a care setting.
• Basic food safety awareness and kitchen hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the cleanliness of kitchen and related areas
• Preparation of produce for mealtime, for example vegetable preparation and making of sandwiches
• Ensure correct storage of all dry and perishable produce
• Safely storing cleaning materials
• Ensure all cooking utensils and pots are cleaned to the required standards
• Carry out any tasks assigned by the Head / Second Chef or Home Manager

Skills

Caring

Teamwork

Food safety basics

Communication

Job description

Are you a passionate and caring individual looking for a rewarding career with excellent training and opportunities for development? Join Care UK, a multi award-winning care provider as a Kitchen Assistant.

We are looking for people to make a difference to residents’ lives every day. When you join Care UK, you’ll be joining a team who all share the same values: caring, passionate and teamwork. You will have a strong desire to help people and put residents at the heart of everything you do.

Join our bank team and embrace unparalleled flexibility by having the freedom to tailor your schedule to fit your lifestyle, whilst being a valued team member. Experience the true empowerment of a flexible and fulfilling career journey with Care UK.

The Role

• Maintain the cleanliness of kitchen and related areas
• Preparation of produce for mealtime, for example vegetable preparation and making of sandwiches
• Ensure correct storage of all dry and perishable produce
• Safely storing cleaning materials
• Ensure all cooking utensils and pots are cleaned to the required standards
• Carry out any tasks assigned by the Head / Second Chef or Home Manager

Some of our benefits by joining the Care UK family

• Wagestream- access your wages at any-time
• Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements
• Career development, training and access to our approved apprenticeship scheme
• Hundreds of online and in-store discounts
• Wellbeing support

New to Catering?

We have our own Catering Academy to provide excellent training and induction programs for all new Catering Assistants and we will give you all that’s needed to have a successful career as a Catering Assistant with us. Our high quality, innovative training and coaching will support the development of your skills throughout your career with us.

We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for helping others. We see the potential in everyone, let us help fulfil yours.