Kitchen Assistant

Heathlands Care Home; Greater London; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Heathlands Care Home in Chingford is hiring a Kitchen Assistant to join a warm, well-organised kitchen team. You will help with food preparation, keep areas clean and assist with deliveries and stock organisation under the guidance of the Chef.

The role offers a competitive hourly rate of £12.71, DBS paid, pension, uniform provided and 5.6 weeks of annual leave based on a full-time contract, with development opportunities within a supportive care environment.

Qualifications

• Positive, reliable attitude and good communication.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Basic understanding of food safety and hygiene.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and maintain kitchen cleanliness.
• Support deliveries, storage and stock organisation.
• Collaborate with the Chef and kitchen team to ensure smooth, safe operations.

Skills

Positive attitude

Reliable

Organised

Food safety basics

Team player

Independent worker

Good communication

Job description

Heathlands Care Home is a modern, purpose-built home in Chingford, offering high-quality nursing, dementia, palliative and short-term care for up to 84 residents. Set within private landscaped gardens, the home features spacious ensuite bedrooms across three floors, dedicated care teams, and a warm, homely atmosphere focused on dignity, comfort and personalised support.

Kitchen Assistant

• £12.71 per hour
• 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
• Good communication skills
• Previous kitchen experience is beneficial but not essential

About us

Heathlands 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.