Kitchen Assistant

St Mary's Care Homes; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A local care provider in Hull is looking for a compassionate Kitchen Assistant to join their team. You will assist in preparing and serving nutritious meals for residents, ensuring a positive dining experience. Ideal for someone organised and passionate about improving the lives of older people. Flexible working hours, with opportunities for training and career progression in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Friendly and supportive workplace

Opportunities for ongoing training

Meaningful impact on residents' lives

Qualifications

• Warm, approachable, and brimming with positivity.
• Organised, reliable and supportive.
• Creative, enthusiastic, and able to motivate others.
• Able to work flexibly across some evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Cook with preparation of varied meals.
• Serve meals for residents, respecting their food requirements.
• Comply with health and safety regulations.
• Clean and tidy all areas of the kitchen.
• Ensure all kitchen equipment is in safe working order.
• Receive and unload new stock, store appropriately.

Skills

Warm and approachable

Organised

Creative

Passionate about improving lives

Job description

Overview

Job Description: Kitchen Assistant

Location: St Mary’s Riverside, 7 Wintersgill Place, Hessle HU13 0DF

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time (35 hours per week, includes occasional evenings and weekends)

Sponsorship: Not currently available

Join St Mary’s Care Group - Make Every Day Matter

At St Mary’s Care Group, we believe in delivering more than just care. Our values are rooted in dignity, respect, and a personalised approach that places each resident’s wellbeing, independence and choices at the heart of everything we do.

At St Mary’s Riverside, we know that the little things can make a big difference in someone’s day. That’s why we’re looking for a warm, enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to help bring colour and connection to life at our home in Hessle, Hull.

You’ll be joining a team where compassion and empowerment go hand in hand, and where every colleague plays a vital part in improving the quality of life for those we care for.

If you’re passionate about helping others live well, and you love the idea of making every day more meaningful, this could be the role for you.

Responsibilities

• 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

• Warm, approachable, and brimming with positivity
• Organised, reliable and supportive
• Creative, enthusiastic, and able to motivate others
• Passionate about improving the lives of older people
• Able to work flexibly across some evenings and weekends
• Previous experience in a care or activity setting is a bonus, but we’re just as interested in your personality and values

What We Offer

• 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

If you believe that happiness and empathy should be at the heart of care, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and help us make a real difference to the lives of residents at St Mary’s Riverside.

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