Kitchen Assistant

Marton Care Homes; South Shields; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Marton Care Homes in South Shields is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join our warm, caring team. This part-time role (16.5 hours per week, 12-6pm, alternate weekends) focuses on supporting the Cook to prepare nutritious meals and to help create a respectful, welcoming dining experience for our residents.

We value kindness, reliability and a positive attitude. Previous care experience is a bonus, and you’ll have opportunities for training and development within our close-knit home.

Qualifications

• Warm, approachable and positive.
• Organised, reliable and good at planning.
• Creative and able to motivate others.
• Passionate about improving the lives of older people.
• Willing to participate in staff and resident meetings.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Cook with the preparation of varied, nutritious meals for residents.
• Help with serving meals, respecting dietary needs and offering choice.
• Comply with HACCP, Health & Safety, COSHH and Environmental Health requirements.
• Keep the kitchen clean and tidy according to cleaning schedules and high standards.
• Receive and rotate stock, ensuring freshness and proper storage.
• Work as part of a friendly team and participate in meetings and training.

Job description

Job Description: Kitchen Assistant

Location: /South Shields, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

Job Type: Part timeRole(16.5 hours per week, 12-6pm, alternate weekends)

Salary: [Input salary range]

Sponsorship: Not currently available

Join Marton Care Homes – Make A Difference, Every Day

Marton Care Homes is a family-run care group, built on a foundation of compassion, respect, and a deep commitment to personalised care. Our vision is simple: to create homes where people are treated as individuals, supported with dignity, and empowered to live their best possible life.

At The lodge, these values are at the heart of everything we do. We’re currently looking for a Kitchen Assistant to join a team that truly cares about each other, our residents, and the quality of life we provide.

We believe life should be full of joy and purpose. That’s why we’re looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Kitchen Assistant to help create meaningful, engaging experiences for our residents every day. This is your chance to be part of something truly rewarding, helping make people smile and turning ordinary moments into lasting memories.

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 about each other as we do our residents