Kitchen Assistant

CARE CONCERN GROUP LIMITED; London Borough of Waltham Forest; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks leave

Job summary

Heathlands Care Home in Chingford, part of Care Concern Group, is recruiting a Kitchen Assistant to support meal delivery in a clean, well organised kitchen.

You will assist with food preparation, maintain hygiene, help with deliveries and stock, and work closely with the Chef to ensure meals meet high standards. No prior kitchen experience required, but reliability and teamwork are valued.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and reliability required.
• 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

• Assist in delivering high quality meals in a clean, safe kitchen.
• Support food preparation and meal assembly.
• Maintain cleanliness across the kitchen and assist with deliveries and stock.
• Work closely with the Chef and wider team to keep the kitchen running smoothly.

Skills

Positive attitude

Organised

Food safety basics

Team player

Kitchen experience helpful

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.

• £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

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.