Kitchen Assistant

Marton Care Homes; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly workplace

Training & progression

Meaningful impact

Close-knit team

Job summary

Marton Care Homes is seeking a Kitchen Assistant at Botham Hall in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. You will assist the Cook, help prepare nutritious meals, and support a warm, safe dining experience for residents.

We value dignity, teamwork and opportunities for training. If you are personable, organised and care about older people, join us to make everyday moments meaningful.

Qualifications

• Warm, approachable and positive.
• Organised, reliable, and good at planning.
• Creative, enthusiastic, and able to motivate others.
• Passionate about improving the lives of older people.
• Willing to participate in Staff and Resident meetings.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Cook with preparation of varied, nutritious meals.
• Help serve meals and respect dietary needs.
• Follow HACCP, Health & Safety, COSHH and Environmental Health requirements.
• Clean and tidy kitchen areas daily using correct products.
• Ensure kitchen equipment is safe and report faults.
• Receive, unload and store new stock; rotate stock for freshness.
• Work as part of the team and participate in meetings and training.

Skills

Warm personality

Organised

Creative

People-focused

Team-player

Job description

Job Description: Kitchen Assistant

Location: /Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Type: Permanent, Bank

Salary: [Input salary range]

Sponsorship: Not currently available

Join Marton Care Homes – Make A Difference, Every Day

Marton Care Homes is a family-run care group, built on a foundation of compassion, respect, and a deep commitment to personalised care. Our vision is simple: to create homes where people are treated as individuals, supported with dignity, and empowered to live their best possible life.

At Botham Hall, these values are at the heart of everything we do. We’re currently looking for a Kitchen Assistant to join a team that truly cares about each other, our residents, and the quality of life we provide.

We believe life should be full of joy and purpose. That’s why we’re looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Kitchen Assistant to help create meaningful, engaging experiences for our residents every day. This is your chance to be part of something truly rewarding, helping make people smile and turning ordinary moments into lasting memories.

What You’ll Be Doing

As our Kitchen Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in enriching the lives of residents by:

• To assist the Cook with the preparation of varied, nutritious meals for the residents.
• Help with the serving of meals for residents, be understanding of any specific food requirements and ensure everyone is treated with respect, dignity and given choice.
• To understand and comply with statutory and legal requirements such as HACCP, Health & Safety, COSHH, Environmental Health, to maintain a safe environment throughout the home.
• To clean and tidy all areas of the kitchen with the correct products following instruction and guidance contained in the cleaning schedules ensuring the Care Home is always cleaned to the highest standards.
• Ensure that all kitchen equipment is in full, safe working order, immediately report any faults to the Cook and the Caretaker.
• To receive and unload new stock, store appropriately and rotate current stock correctly to maintain optimum freshness of all foodstuff.
• To work as an integral part of the team, contribute to meetings and training sessions as required ensuring that the Care Home is a friendly and supportive working environment.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who is:

• Warm, approachable, and brimming with positivity
• Organised, reliable, and confident in planning.
• Creative, enthusiastic, and able to motivate others
• Passionate about improving the lives of older people
• Willing to participate in Staff and Resident meetings as and when required
• Previous experience in a care setting is a bonus, but we’re just as interested in your personality and values

What We Offer

Working at Highgate Care means being part of something special. You’ll enjoy:

• A friendly, supportive, and welcoming workplace
• Real opportunities for ongoing training and career progression
• A chance to make a meaningful impact in people’s lives every day
• A valued role within a close-knit team that cares as much about each other as we do our residents

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