Kitchen Assistant

St Mary's Care Homes; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly team

Training & progression

Meaningful work

Supportive workplace

Job summary

St Mary’s Care Group is seeking a friendly Kitchen Assistant for Castle Grange Care Home in Scarborough. The role involves supporting the Cook with meals, serving residents, and maintaining a clean, safe kitchen environment.

We value dignity, respect and personalised care, with opportunities to work as part of a compassionate team dedicated to resident wellbeing and quality of life.

Qualifications

• Experience in a care or hospitality setting preferred.
• Warm, approachable attitude and strong teamwork.
• Commitment to dignity, respect and resident wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Cook with nutritious meal preparation.
• Serve meals and respect residents' dietary needs and choices.
• Follow HACCP, Health & Safety and COSHH to keep the kitchen safe.
• Clean and tidy kitchen areas using approved products.
• Maintain and report faults in kitchen equipment.
• Receive, store and rotate stock to keep ingredients fresh.
• Contribute to team meetings and training for a supportive environment.

Job description

Job Description:Bank Kitchen Assistant

Location: Castle Grange Care Home, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Type: 24 hours

Sponsorship: Not currently available

Join St Mary’s Care Group – Make Every Day Matter

At St Mary’s Care Group, we believe in delivering more than just care. Our values are rooted in dignity, respect, and a personalised approach that places each resident’s wellbeing, independence and choices at the heart of everything we do.

At Castle Grange, we know that the little things can make a big difference in someone’s day. That’s why we’re looking for a warm, enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to help bring colour and connection to life at our home in Scarborough.

You’ll be joining a team where compassion and empowerment go hand in hand, and where every colleague plays a vital part in improving the quality of life for those we care for.

If you’re passionate about helping others live well, and you love the idea of making every day more meaningful, this could be the role for you.

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 supportive
• Creative, enthusiastic, and able to motivate others
• Passionate about improving the lives of older people
• Able to work flexibly across some evenings and weekends
• Previous experience in a care or activity setting is a bonus, but we’re just as interested in your personality and values

What We Offer

Working at St Mary’s Care Group means being part of something special. You’ll enjoy:

• A friendly, supportive, and welcoming workplace
• Real opportunities for ongoing training and career progression
• A chance to make a meaningful impact in people’s lives every day
• A valued role within a close-knit team that cares as much about each other as we do our residents

If you believe that happiness and empathy should be at the heart of care, we’d love to hear from you.