Kitchen Assistant

Bridge Oak; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridge Oak Care Homes is seeking a Kitchen Assistant for the Silverwood site in Rotherham. This permanent, full-time role is 48 hours per week and includes alternative weekends, with a salary of £12.95 per hour.

You will assist the Cook in preparing nutritious meals, help serve meals, maintain high kitchen standards under HACCP and Health & Safety guidelines, and keep facilities clean. Experience in care is a bonus, but values matter most.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Cook with the preparation of varied, nutritious meals for residents.
• Help serve meals to residents, respect dietary needs and offer choice.
• Follow HACCP, Health & Safety, COSHH and Environmental Health requirements to keep the home safe.
• Clean and tidy kitchen areas using appropriate products as per schedules.
• Ensure kitchen equipment is safe and report faults promptly.
• Receive, store and rotate stock to maintain freshness.
• Collaborate with the team and participate in meetings and training.

Job description

Job Description: Kitchen Assistant

Location: Silverwood, Flanderwell Lane, Sunnyside, Rotherham,

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time (48hours per week, includes alternative weekends)

Salary: £12.95phr

Sponsorship: Not currently available

Join Bridge Oak Care Homes – Creating Communities Where Everyone Feels at Home

At Bridge Oak Care Homes, we believe care is about so much more than meeting everyday needs. It’s about creating warm, welcoming communities where every resident feels safe, valued and truly at home.

Our vision is to provide compassionate, person-centred care that celebrates individuality, promotes independence and enables people to live with dignity, comfort and purpose. Every member of our team plays an important part in making this vision a reality.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Kitchen Assistantto join the team at Silverwoodbased in Rotherham.

What You’ll Be Doing

As our Kitchen Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in enriching the lives of residents by:

• To assist the Cook with the preparation of varied, nutritious meals for the residents.
• Help with the serving of meals for residents, be understanding of any specific food requirements and ensure everyone is treated with respect, dignity and given choice.
• To understand and comply with statutory and legal requirements such as HACCP, Health & Safety, COSHH, Environmental Health, to maintain a safe environment throughout the home.
• To clean and tidy all areas of the kitchen with the correct products following instruction and guidance contained in the cleaning schedules ensuring the Care Home is always cleaned to the highest standards.
• Ensure that all kitchen equipment is in full, safe working order, immediately report any faults to the Cook and the Caretaker.
• To receive and unload new stock, store appropriately and rotate current stock correctly to maintain optimum freshness of all foodstuff.
• To work as an integral part of the team, contribute to meetings and training sessions as required ensuring that the Care Home is a friendly and supportive working environment.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who is:

• Warm, approachable, and brimming with positivity
• Organised, reliable, and confident in planning.
• Creative, enthusiastic, and able to motivate others
• Passionate about improving the lives of older people
• Willing to participate in Staff and Resident meetings as and when required
• Previous experience in a care setting is a bonus, but we’re just as interested in your personality and values

Why Join Bridge Oak Care Homes?

When you join Bridge Oak Care Homes, you’ll become part of a supportive team that genuinely cares about one another and the people we support.

We offer:

• A friendly, welcoming and inclusive working environment.
• Ongoing learning, development and career progression opportunities.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to residents’ lives every day.
• A workplace built on trust, compassion and respect.
• The chance to be part of a care provider that is deeply rooted in its local communities and committed to delivering exceptional person-centred care.

If you’re looking for a rewarding career where you can help create joyful experiences, build meaningful relationships and make every day matter, we’d love to hear from you.