Kitchen Assistant

Cinnamon Care Collection; Stourbridge; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care home group in Stourbridge is seeking a part-time Kitchen Assistant. You will support the catering team in delivering high-quality meals while maintaining hygiene standards. We value passion and commitment, and training opportunities are available. An energetic and proactive approach is essential for success in this role.

Benefits

Further training and qualifications

Benefits included

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment is essential.
• Ability to work weekends.
• Capable of following health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in delivering catering services.
• Prepare meals according to dietary needs.
• Ensure high hygiene standards in the kitchen.

Skills

Catering skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of food hygiene regulations

Job description

Overview

Kitchen Assistant
£12.21 per hour plus benefits
18 Hours per week - Weekend Shifts

A Top 20 Care Home Group 2025!

Awarded 'One Of The UK’s Best Companies To Work For’

Parkfield Grange is a luxurious 80 bedded residential and dementia care home situated in Stourbridge.

We are looking for an experienced Kitchen Assistant to work within our Catering team on a part time basis. If you have a passion for catering we will support with further training and qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef, Chef and other catering team members to deliver all catering services throughout the home, ensuring resident choice at all times.
• Prepare nutritional food and beverages to a high standard, as directed by the Head Chef promptly and in accordance with agreed mealtimes.
• Maintain a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen and food storage areas at all times, in accordance with the appropriate food hygiene regulations.
• Prepare special diet meals as needed and as directed by the Head Chef.
• Provide feedback to the Head Chef and Chef on complaints from residents or others on the functioning of the catering department. Address complaints promptly where possible and report them to the Head Chef or in the Head Chef’s absence to the Chef.
• Support cost-effective stock control systems to minimise waste and ensure these are in place.

Person Specification

• Physically and medically able to carry out duties and responsibilities with or without assistive aids
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload and work under pressure
• Energetic, passionate and proactive attitude
• Awareness of COSHH and CQC regulations