Kitchen Assistant

My Choice Healthcare; Wales; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the United Kingdom seeks a Kitchen Assistant to join the catering team at The Mountains Care Home. The role involves supporting meal preparation, maintaining kitchen hygiene, and working as part of a team in a nurturing environment. A successful candidate will be reliable, punctual, and will appreciate the importance of cleanliness. The position offers a structured rota with regular hours and a salary of £12.35 per hour, along with various benefits including a DBS check paid for by the company.

Benefits

£12.35 per hour

Full induction and on‑the‑job training

Supportive team environment

DBS check paid by the company

Bank holiday pay enhancements

Health Cash Plan

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen or care environment preferred but not essential.
• Basic understanding of food hygiene and cleanliness (training provided).

Responsibilities

• Support the Cook with day‑to‑day kitchen tasks.
• Washing up, cleaning equipment, and maintaining kitchen hygiene.
• Assisting with basic food preparation as required.

Skills

Reliable and punctual

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

Kitchen Assistant – The Mountains Care Home

Location: Libanus, Brecon, Powys

Pay: £12.35 per hour

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Shift Pattern: 08:00 – 18:00 (3 days one week / 4 days the following week on rota basis)

Support Our Kitchen. Support Our Residents.

We’re looking for a reliable and hardworking Kitchen Assistant to join the catering team at The Mountains Care Home, a specialist dementia and mental health nursing home set in the beautiful Brecon Beacons.

This is a hands‑on role supporting our Cook and helping ensure meals are prepared and served in a clean, safe, and well‑organised kitchen environment.

About The Mountains

The Mountains is a 50‑bed nursing home providing high‑quality care for older adults living with dementia, Alzheimer’s, and mental health conditions. Our home has a strong family atmosphere, supported by a committed and friendly team.

Your Role

As a Kitchen Assistant, you’ll play an important part in the day‑to‑day running of the kitchen. Duties will include:

• Supporting the Cook with day‑to‑day kitchen tasks
• Washing up, cleaning equipment, and maintaining kitchen hygiene
• Cleaning work surfaces, floors, and kitchen areas
• Assisting with basic food preparation as required
• Following food hygiene, infection control, and health & safety procedures
• Supporting the smooth running of meal services

What We’re Looking For

• Reliable, punctual, and willing to help
• Able to work as part of a team and follow instructions
• Experience in a kitchen or care environment preferred but not essential
• Basic understanding of food hygiene and cleanliness (training provided)
• Positive attitude and good attention to detail

What We Offer

• £12.35 per hour
• Permanent, full‑time position
• Structured rota with regular hours
• Full induction and on‑the‑job training
• Supportive team environment
• DBS check paid for by the company
• Bank holiday pay enhancements
• Employee Health & Wellbeing Programme
• Health Cash Plan – claim back dental, optical & physio costs

Apply Today

If you take pride in keeping things clean, organised, and running smoothly, we’d love to hear from you.

My Choice Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.