Kitchen Assistant

Equilibrium Healthcare; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Equilibrium Healthcare is seeking a Kitchen Assistant at Moston Grange Nursing Home in Manchester to support residents with meals and maintain a clean kitchen environment.

The role involves preparing and serving meals, receiving deliveries, and ensuring regulatory standards are met, with a focus on teamwork and quality mealtime experiences for residents.

Hourly pay is £12.71, with a permanent, part-time contract and a closing date of 28 October 2026.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing an exceptional mealtime experience for residents.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and check stock deliveries.
• Adhere to food preparation and cleaning regulatory requirements.
• Work independently and as part of a team.

Job description

Kitchen Assistant

The closing date is 28 October 2026

About Moston Grange:

Moston Grange, a 64-bed nursing home comprising of four units (two male-only and two female-only), is committed to providing specialised care for adults over the age of 65 with various complex needs, including: Dementia or other associated conditions, alcohol-related problems, acquired brain injuries, progressive conditions such as Huntington's and mental health conditions. We take pride in our achievement of Outstanding CQC ratings in both 2020 and 2022, which are a testament to our unwavering commitment to delivering excellence in person-centred care. We see the person, not the condition; creating an environment for our residents that everyone would be proud to call home and providing 24-hour support to understand emotions and reduce distress through careful diagnosis and empathy.

Main duties of the job

About you:

• You are committed to assisting in providing an exceptional mealtime experience to our residents.
• You will maintain the cleanliness of the kitchen and receive and check stock deliveries.
• You have good awareness of regulatory requirements in line with food preparation and cleaning.
• You can work well independently and in a team.

About EHC and our values:

Equilibrium Healthcare is one of the leading healthcare providers in the Greater Manchester area. We are a vibrant community of dedicated individuals committed to transforming mental health care. Our vision is to provide cutting edge innovation and advanced technology to enhance the lives of everyone in our care. EHC strives to redefine the standards of mental health treatment, ensuring the well-being of both its team and residents. Our values revolve around People, Care, Environment, and Innovation. We believe that by placing people at the heart of what we do, delivering exceptional care, fostering a supportive environment, and consistently pushing the boundaries of innovation, we can make a positive impact in the lives of our residents, our team, and our community.

Details

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.71 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

E0340-26-0025

Job locations

Moston Grange Nursing Home
29 High Peak Street
Manchester
M40 3AT
United Kingdom

Employer details

Employer name

Equilibrium Healthcare

Address

Moston Grange Nursing Home
29 High Peak Street
Manchester
M40 3AT
United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://equilibrium.healthcare/

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ellie Warner

[e-mail]