Kitchen Assistant

Harbour Healthcare Ltd; North East; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

A family-run care provider in England is looking for a part-time Kitchen Assistant to ensure the cleanliness and hygiene of the care home while assisting with meal preparation. The role is open to individuals without prior experience as training will be provided. Ideal candidates should demonstrate values of care and inclusivity. Tangible benefits include shopping discounts, counselling, and opportunities for career progression. This position offers a 25-hour shift pattern.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping, fashion, travel, entertainment and more

Free face-to-face counselling

Employee of the Month award

Opportunities for training and career progression

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Free eye test and discounted glasses

Cashback card

Wellbeing portal with mental health support

Seasonal company events

Refer a friend scheme

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Training will be provided for those without experience.
• Enhanced DBS check in relation to Children and Adults required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness, hygiene and tidiness of residents' homes and communal living spaces.
• Assist with kitchen duties to support residents’ meals and meal preparation.

Skills

Demonstrated willingness to share values

Ability to maintain cleanliness and hygiene

Job description

Kitchen Assistant – 25 Hours

Brockwell Court Care Home, Consett DH8 6AH, Harbour Healthcare.

Are you looking for a part‑time job with regular hours? We need a Kitchen Assistant to support our residents and families at the Care Home.

About Harbour Healthcare

Harbour Healthcare is a family‑run business with 41 care homes across the UK, growing year by year. Our values are inclusivity, caring, and integrity. We strive to foster belonging and empowerment at work, and we value teamwork within our diverse workplace. We have won many accolades over the years, including the carehome.co.uk Top 20 Awards for five consecutive years and the Disability Confident Committed award.

We are looking for people who care regardless of qualifications or experience. We care more about you sharing and demonstrating our values, which include: seeing the possibilities to make a positive difference, valuing and celebrating individuality and diversity, supporting rights, needs and choices, being responsible, sustainable and innovative in our work.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness, hygiene and tidiness of residents' homes and communal living spaces to ensure they are spotlessly clean and beautifully presented.
• Ensure linens are kept clean for residents’ comfort and hygiene.
• Identify and report potential fire and accident risks, working with other teams to reduce risks to residents' safety.
• Assist with kitchen duties to support residents’ meals and meal preparation.

Qualifications

• No previous experience or qualifications required – training will be provided.
• Demonstrated willingness to share Harbour Healthcare values: care, inclusivity, integrity.
• Availability for part‑time, 25‑hour shift pattern.
• Enhanced DBS check in relation to Children and Adults required.

Tangible Benefits

• Discounts on shopping, fashion, travel, entertainment and more.
• Free face‑to‑face counselling for you and your family.
• Staff recognition award ceremonies and a £30 voucher each month for the nominated Employee of the Month.
• Opportunities for training and career progression.
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme and Blue Light Card (up to 50% discount across many retailers).
• Free eye test and discounted glasses.
• Cashback card – save up to £500 annually, usable at over 80 big brands.
• Wellbeing portal: free meditation series, wellbeing podcasts & live virtual events, mental health support programmes, workout plans, digital gym classes, mindset and wellbeing series.
• Seasonal company events, competitions and incentives.
• Refer a friend scheme – earn up to £250 when you refer someone to work for Harbour Healthcare.
• On‑site parking and flexi‑earn options.

How to Apply

If you share our values and care, we want you! We will provide all the training and support you need, such as obtaining a qualification in health and social care and opportunities for promotion and career growth.
Interested? – Go on and click that apply button now!