Kitchen Assistant

White House Care Home; Letchworth; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

White House Care Home in Letchworth Garden City is seeking a Kitchen Assistant on a Bank contract for day shifts. You will help deliver high quality meals in a clean, safe kitchen and support the wider team in a busy residential care setting.

You will assist with food preparation, stocking and deliveries, and help maintain food safety and hygiene standards while building your experience in a friendly, supportive kitchen environment. DBS paid, pension and uniform provided.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Previous kitchen experience is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of high quality meals in a clean kitchen.
• Assist with food preparation, storage and stock organisation.
• Work closely with the Chef and kitchen team to ensure smooth operations.
• Maintain cleanliness and a safe kitchen environment.

Skills

Food safety

Hygiene

Organization

Teamwork

Independence

Job description

Catering and Hospitality - White House Care Home

Contract: Bank

Shift Type: Days

Contracted hours: Bank

A purpose-built, luxury care home positioned within the quiet residential area of Letchworth Garden City. We provide Residential, Nursing, Respite and Dementia care for 50-residents.

• £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
• Previous kitchen experience is beneficial but not essential

About us White House 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.