Kitchen Assistant

Highgate Care Services Ltd; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Highgate Care Services Ltd is seeking a Kitchen Assistant at Maple Court, Scarborough. The role supports the Cook in preparing nutritious meals for residents and assists with serving while respecting individual dietary needs.

You will help maintain HACCP standards and a clean, safe kitchen environment within a warm, person-centered care home. We value reliability, positivity, and a team-first attitude, with opportunities for training and development in a close-knit care setting dedicated to

Qualifications

• Warm, approachable and positive attitude.
• Organised, reliable and confident in planning.
• Creative, enthusiastic and able to motivate others.
• Passionate about improving the lives of older people.

Responsibilities

• To assist the Cook with the preparation of varied, nutritious meals for residents.
• Help with serving meals and accommodate specific dietary needs while showing dignity and respect.
• Understand and comply with HACCP, Health & Safety, COSHH and Environmental Health requirements for safe kitchen operation.
• Maintain high kitchen cleanliness following schedules and use proper cleaning products.
• Ensure kitchen equipment is safe and report faults promptly.
• Receive and store new stock, rotate stock and maintain freshness of foodstuffs.
• Be an integral part of the team, attending meetings and training as required.

Skills

Warm personality

Organised

Creative

Reliable

People-focused

Job description

Job Description: Kitchen Assistant

Location: Maple Court, 182 Barrowcliff Road, Scarborough

Job Type: Permanent, 29.75hrs per week

Salary: £12.71

Shift Times: 07.30 – 16.30

Sponsorship: Not currently available

Join Highgate Care - Where Kindness Is Key

At Highgate Care, kindness isn’t just something we talk about, it’s the foundation of everything we do. As a small and compassionate care group, we pride ourselves on offering truly person-centred care, where every resident is valued, supported, and able to thrive. We believe in celebrating individuality, promoting dignity and above all, living by our core value: Kindness Is Key.

We’re currently looking for a Kitchen Assistant to join the team at Maple Court in Scarborough. If you’re someone who naturally brings warmth, energy and creativity wherever you go, and you love the idea of making each day meaningful for our residents, this could be the perfect 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 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

What We Offer

Working at Highgate Care 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 as we do our residents

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