Kitchen Assistant

Chetwynd House Care Home; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Chetwynd House Care Home, located in Chilwell, Nottingham, is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the kitchen team in preparing nutritious meals and maintaining high hygiene standards.

The role involves food preparation, meal service, cleaning and stock rotation, with alternate weekend work and training opportunities within a supportive care environment.

Qualifications

• Previous catering or kitchen experience required; care home experience desirable.
• Must hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Knowledge of food preparation, stock control and stock rotation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation, meal service and baking.
• Wash-up, cleaning and stock rotation to keep the kitchen running efficiently.
• Receive deliveries, store stock and report maintenance issues.
• Work alternate weekends as part of the role.

Skills

Catering/kitchen experience

Communication, literacy, numeracy

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Catering and Hospitality - Chetwynd House Care Home

Contract: Part Time

Shift Type: Days

Contracted hours: 19

Chetwynd House Care Home is a modern residential, dementia, respite and day care home in Chilwell, Nottingham. Featuring five beautifully designed care suites, exceptional facilities and lifestyle kitchens, we are passionate about delivering personalised care that promotes dignity, independence and wellbeing.

• £12.85 per hour
• Contracted to 19 hours per week
• Paid DBS, pension and uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full-time contract)
• Ongoing training, development and career progression within a supportive and rewarding care environment.

Role Overview

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will support the kitchen team in delivering nutritious, varied and well-balanced meals that enhance residents' health and wellbeing. Working closely with the Chef Manager or Chef, you will help ensure meals are prepared, presented and served to a high standard while respecting residents' individual preferences and dietary requirements.

You will assist with food preparation, meal service and baking, while carrying out washing up, cleaning and stock rotation duties to keep the kitchen running efficiently. You will help receive and store deliveries, ensure kitchen equipment is clean and safe to use, and report any maintenance issues promptly.

Working as part of the wider team, you will maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and organisation while following Health & Safety, COSHH and infection prevention procedures to provide a safe and welcoming dining experience for residents.

The successful candidate will be required to work alternate weekends.

What We Are Looking For

• Previous catering or kitchen experience is essential; care home experience is desirable.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Knowledge of food preparation, stock control and stock rotation.
• Good understanding of food hygiene, Health & Safety, COSHH and infection prevention procedures.
• Ability to prepare food, support meal service and maintain high standards of kitchen cleanliness.
• Good communication, literacy and numeracy skills with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A reliable, organised and practical approach with good attention to detail.
• A genuine commitment to delivering an excellent dining experience for residents.

About us

Chetwynd 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.