Kitchen Assistant

Bridge Oak Care Homes; Thirsk; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Bridge Oak Care Homes in Thirsk is seeking a friendly Kitchen Assistant to support meals for residents at Hambleton Grange Care Home. You will help prepare and serve nutritious meals and maintain kitchen standards.

Situated in a welcoming environment, you will work as part of a team to ensure residents receive tasty, well-presented dishes and personalised dietary options. Full training will be provided and shifts include weekends; this part-time role offers valued experience in care and catering

Qualifications

• Friendly, approachable and passionate about providing excellent service.
• Reliable, organised and able to work well as part of a team.
• Committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food hygiene.
• Understanding of nutrition and hydration for older people.
• Willing to work flexible shifts, including weekends.
• Previous kitchen, catering or care experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Cook with preparation of varied, nutritious and well-presented meals for residents.
• Support meal service while respecting residents' dietary needs and choices.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in kitchen areas.
• Follow food safety, HACCP, COSHH, Health & Safety regulations at all times.
• Clean kitchen equipment, work surfaces and storage areas per schedules.
• Assist with stock deliveries and proper food storage.
• Report equipment faults or health and safety issues promptly.
• Support infection prevention measures across the kitchen.

Skills

Friendly

Reliable

Organised

Team player

Food hygiene awareness

Job description

Kitchen Assistant

Location: Hambleton Grange Care Home, Thirsk
Job Type: Permanent,Part-Time, 21 hours
Salary: Competitive (discussed at interview)
Sponsorship: Not currently available

Join Bridge Oak Care Homes – Creating Communities Where Everyone Feels at Home

At Bridge Oak Care Homes, we believe care is about so much more than meeting everyday needs. It's about creating warm, welcoming communities where every resident feels safe, valued and truly at home.

Our vision is to provide compassionate, person-centred care that celebrates individuality, promotes independence and enables people to live with dignity, comfort and purpose. Every member of our team plays an important role in making this vision a reality.

We are looking for a friendly and motivated Kitchen Assistant to join our team at Hambleton Grange Care Home in Thirsk. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who takes pride in preparing and serving quality food while helping create a positive dining experience for our residents.

Situated in the heart of the beautiful market town of Thirsk, Hambleton Grange Care Home provides high-quality residential, nursing and dementia care in a warm and welcoming environment. As a Kitchen Assistant, you'll play an important role in supporting residents' wellbeing by helping to provide nutritious, appetising meals and maintaining exceptional kitchen standards.

What You'll Be Doing

As our Kitchen Assistant, you'll support the catering team by:

• Assisting the Cook with the preparation of varied, nutritious and well-presented meals for residents.
• Supporting the service of meals while ensuring residents' individual dietary requirements, preferences and choices are respected.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout all kitchen and food preparation areas.
• Following food safety, HACCP, COSHH, Health & Safety and Environmental Health regulations at all times.
• Cleaning kitchen equipment, work surfaces, appliances and storage areas in accordance with cleaning schedules.
• Assisting with stock deliveries, checking goods and storing food correctly.
• Rotating stock using appropriate food safety procedures to maintain freshness and quality.
• Reporting any equipment faults, maintenance concerns or health and safety issues promptly.
• Supporting infection prevention and control measures across the kitchen environment.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure smooth day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Participating in training sessions and team meetings as required.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking someone who is:

• Friendly, approachable and passionate about providing excellent service.
• Reliable, organised and able to work well as part of a team.
• Committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food hygiene.
• Understanding of the importance of nutrition and hydration for older people.
• Able to work efficiently in a busy kitchen environment.
• Flexible and willing to work shifts, including weekends and bank holidays.
• Enthusiastic, hardworking and eager to learn.
• Previous experience in a kitchen, catering or care environment is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.

Why Join Bridge Oak Care Homes?

When you join Bridge Oak Care Homes, you'll become part of a supportive organisation that genuinely cares about both its residents and colleagues.

We offer:

• A friendly, welcoming and inclusive working environment.
• Ongoing learning, development and career progression opportunities.
• The chance to make a meaningful difference to residents' lives every day.
• Supportive management and experienced teams.
• A workplace built on trust, compassion and respect.
• Recognition for your commitment and contribution.
• The opportunity to be part of a care provider dedicated to delivering exceptional person-centred care.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can contribute to residents' health, wellbeing and daily enjoyment, we'd love to hear from you.