Kitchen Assistant

Care Concern Group; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 33,062,000 - 38,573,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

Job summary

Care Concern Group currently advertises a Kitchen Assistant role at the Tunbridge Wells Care Home. The position involves supporting meal preparation in a clean, well-organised kitchen and helping with deliveries, storage and stock management.

You will work alongside the Chef and team to ensure meals are prepared to a high standard. The role suits someone with a positive, reliable attitude, good organisation, basic food safety knowledge and strong team communication.

Qualifications

• Candidates should show a positive and reliable approach.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail are important.
• Basic understanding of food safety and hygiene practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills with colleagues and residents.
• Previous kitchen experience is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of high quality meals in a clean, safe kitchen.
• Assist with food preparation, storage, deliveries and stock organisation.
• Work closely with the Chef and wider team to keep the kitchen running smoothly and safely.

Skills

Positive attitude

Organised

Food safety basics

Independent worker

Communication skills

Kitchen experience (beneficial)

Job description

Kitchen Assistant

Tunbridge Wells Care Centre is a bright, modern home in a residential area of Royal Tunbridge Wells, offering person-centred nursing, dementia and palliative care for up to 70 residents. The home features spacious ensuite rooms, wheelchair-accessible facilities, welcoming communal areas, a dedicated hair salon and large landscaped gardens, all supported by a compassionate team committed to kindness, dignity and comfort.

• £12.71 per hour
• Paid DBS, pension, uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

Role Overview

As Kitchen Assistant, you will support the delivery of high quality meals within a clean, safe and well organised kitchen environment. This is a hands on role where your contribution helps ensure meals are prepared efficiently and to a high standard. You will support food preparation, maintain cleanliness across the kitchen and assist with deliveries, storage and stock organisation. Working closely with the Chef and wider team, you will help ensure the kitchen runs smoothly and safely at all times. This role offers a consistent routine and the opportunity to build or develop your experience within a supportive and well organised kitchen environment.

What We Are Looking For

• A positive and reliable approach
• Good organisation and attention to detail
• Basic understanding of food safety and hygiene
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication skills
• Previous kitchen experience is beneficial but not essential

About Us

Tunbridge Wells 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.