Kitchen Assistant

The Cinnamon Care Collection; New Milton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A luxury care home group in New Milton is seeking a part-time Kitchen Assistant to join their catering team. The Kitchen Assistant will support all catering functions and ensure hygiene standards are met while preparing meals. The ideal candidate should be passionate about catering, able to work under pressure, and prepared for flexible hours, sometimes including weekends. This position offers £12.21 per hour and the opportunity for further training in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Company benefits

Further training opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to support the catering team in delivering services.
• Knowledge of food hygiene regulations is essential.
• Physically able to perform kitchen duties.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in catering services.
• Prepare healthy food to a high standard.
• Ensure cleanliness and hygiene in kitchen areas.

Skills

Food preparation

Hygiene standards

Organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Kitchen Assistant

£12.21 per hour plus company benefits

Part time - 30 hrs per week to include some weekend working

A Top 20 Care Home Group 2025!

Awarded 'One of the UK's Best Companies to Work For'

Mornington Court is a luxury 57 bed care home that provides the most luxurious surroundings and the very best in residential and dementia care and support.

We are looking for a flexible Kitchen Assistant to work within our Catering team. If you have a passion for catering we will support with further training and qualifications.

The Kitchen Assistant supports all catering functions within the Cinnamon home and, alongside the Head Chef and other catering staff, ensures that all kitchen services are efficient and that the required Health & Safety measures are adhered to within the department. The Kitchen Assistant assists with all the working areas within the homes kitchen. Responsibilities include food preparation, washing dishes and cleaning the kitchen area.

Main Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef, Chef and other catering team members to deliver all catering services throughout the home, ensuring resident choice at all times.
• Prepare nutritional food and beverages to a high standard, as directed by the Head Chef promptly and in accordance with agreed mealtimes.
• Maintain a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen and food storage areas at all times, in accordance with the appropriate food hygiene regulations.
• Prepare special diet meals as needed and as directed by the Head Chef.
• Provide feedback to the Head Chef and Chef on complaints from residents or others on the functioning of the catering department. Address complaints promptly where possible and report them to the Head Chef or, in the Head Chef's absence, to the Chef.
• Support cost-effective stock control systems to minimise waste and ensure these are in place.

Person Specification

• Physically and medically able to carry out duties and responsibilities with or without assistive aids
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload and work under pressure
• Energetic, passionate and proactive attitude
• Awareness of COSHH and CQC regulations