KITCHEN ASSISTANT

Cinnamon Care Collection; Stourbridge; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Breaks

Uniforms

Staff Meals

Nest Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Care Workers Charity

Spice of Life - Discount Retail Scheme

Cycle Scheme

Eye Care

Refer a Friend Scheme

Reward Vouchers

Quarterly & Annual Company Recognition

Awards & Recognition

Job summary

Cinnamon Care Collection in Stourbridge is seeking a flexible Kitchen Assistant to join our Catering team at Parkfield Grange. You will support the Head Chef, prepare meals and maintain kitchen hygiene on a 36-hour week including some weekend work.

We offer paid breaks, uniforms, staff meals, Nest Pension, Employee Assistance Programme and more. Sponsorship is not available for this role. The role also provides training and opportunities to gain further qualifications.

Qualifications

• Physically and medically able to carry out duties.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload.
• Energetic, proactive attitude.
• Awareness of COSHH and CQC regulations.

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 the 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.

Job description

£12.71 Per Hour Plus Company Benefits

36 Hours per week to include some weekend working

A Top 20 Care Home group 2026!

Awarded 'One of The UK's Best Companies to Work For'

Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Parkfield Grange is a luxurious 80 bedded residential and dementia care home situated in Stourbridge.

Kitchen Assistant

• Full Time
• Stourbridge, UK
• 12.7112.71 GBP / Year

Kitchen Assistant

£12.71 Per Hour Plus Company Benefits

36 Hours per week to include some weekend working

A Top 20 Care Home group 2026!

Awarded 'One of The UK's Best Companies to Work For'

Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Parkfield Grange is a luxurious 80 bedded residential and dementia care home situated in Stourbridge.

We are looking for a flexible Kitchen Assistant to work within our Catering team. If you have a passion for catering we will support with further training and qualifications.

The Kitchen Assistant supports all catering functions within the Cinnamon home and, alongside the Head Chef and other catering staff ensures that all kitchen services are efficient and that the required Health & Safety measures are adhered to within the department. The Kitchen Assistant assists with all the working areas within the homes kitchen. Responsibilities include food preparation, washing dishes and cleaning the kitchen area.

Our team member benefits include:

• Paid Breaks
• Uniforms
• Staff Meals
• Nest Pension
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Care Workers Charity
• Spice of Life - Discount Retail Scheme
• Cycle Scheme
• Eye Care
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Reward Vouchers
• Quarterly & Annual Company Recognition Awards

Main 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 the 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