Kitchen Assistant

St Mary's Care Homes; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

St Mary's Care Homes in Hull is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support cooks in preparing nutritious meals and serve residents with dignity and care.

You will help maintain HACCP-compliant hygiene, assist with stock handling, and contribute to a welcoming kitchen environment as part of a small, caring team.

Qualifications

• Warm, approachable and positive disposition.
• Organised, reliable and supportive.
• Experience in care or activity setting is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Cook with preparation of varied, nutritious meals for residents.
• Help with serving meals and respect residents' dietary requirements and preferences.
• Maintain kitchen safety and hygiene in line with HACCP, Health & Safety, COSHH.
• Clean and tidy all kitchen areas using prescribed products.
• Receive and store stock, rotate stock to ensure freshness.
• Work as part of a friendly team and participate in meetings/training.

Skills

Warm personality

Organised

Team player

Flexible evenings/weekends

Job description

Job Description: Kitchen Assistant

Location: St Marys Chanterlands, Chanterlands Avenue, Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Type:Full time and Bank role available

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 , 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 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.

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 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

Working at St Mary’s Care Group 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

If you believe that happiness and empathy should be at the heart of care, we’d love to hear from you.