Kitchen Assistant

Rowan Park Care Home; Widemouth Bay; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A caring community kitchen in Widemouth Bay is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to play a vital role in food preparation and kitchen maintenance. The ideal candidate will assist in cooking, maintain cleanliness, and ensure food safety standards. Your contributions are essential for creating high-quality meals for residents, fostering teamwork, and adhering to health guidelines. If you have organizational skills and an enthusiasm for kitchen work, we’d love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills to manage tasks efficiently and maintain cleanliness.
• Basic understanding of food safety and handling principles.
• Keen attention to detail for ensuring cleanliness and proper food storage.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of food, ensuring high standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen area.
• Receive and safely store kitchen deliveries.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Food Safety Knowledge

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Team Player

Job description

Overview

As Kitchen Assistant, you'll play a vital role in our kitchen, helping to prepare delicious meals and keeping our workspace in top condition. Your efforts will ensure that every aspect of food preparation runs smoothly, contributing to the overall dining experience of our residents.

What you’ll do

• Assist in the preparation of food, ensuring meals are ready efficiently and to a high standard.
• Maintain general cleanliness and tidiness in the kitchen area, including equipment and appliances, ensuring a hygienic environment.
• Receive, check, and safely store kitchen deliveries, ensuring that all items are properly accounted for and stored.
• Understand and implement safe food handling principles to ensure the highest standards of food safety are met.
• Follow cleaning procedures for different surfaces and equipment, ensuring everything is sanitized and well‑maintained.
• Ensure that all areas are well‑presented and maintained in good condition, contributing to a professional kitchen environment.
• Practice safe systems of work across a range of tasks to minimize risks and ensure a safe working environment.
• Understand and adhere to Health and Safety at Work legislation, always ensuring compliance and safety.
• Act in a professional and courteous manner at all times, fostering a positive and respectful workplace.
• Encourage and contribute to teamwork, supporting colleagues and working together effectively.
• Take responsibility for the safe and tidy storage of supplies and equipment, in line with your area of work.
• Read, understand, and adhere to company policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with all relevant guidelines.

Qualifications

• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational skills to manage tasks efficiently and maintain a clean and orderly kitchen.
• Food Safety Knowledge: Basic understanding of food safety and handling principles.
• Attention to Detail: Keen attention to detail for ensuring cleanliness, proper food storage, and accurate handling of deliveries.
• Communication Skills: Good communication skills to work effectively with kitchen staff and management.
• Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, contributing to a positive and productive kitchen environment.

Desired Experience

• Previous Experience: Experience in a kitchen or food preparation role is advantageous but not essential.
• Food Handling Knowledge: Familiarity with food handling and safety procedures is beneficial.

About Us

You’ll be joining a values‑led care home that is part of the Care Concern Group, a family‑owned provider with over 100 care homes across the UK. We’re expanding rapidly and are committed to delivering high‑quality care and support to our residents. If you’re ready to take on a rewarding role in a growing and supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you.

We believe in delivering care to the highest standard, and our five core values guide everything we do: Trust | Respect | Passion | Kindness | Inclusivity. These values define who we are and underpin everything we do, from the smallest interaction to the most complex care. If you live by these principles, this is a place where you can belong and truly make a difference.

If you’re ready to support a busy kitchen team and contribute to the creation of high‑quality meals, we’d love to have you join us. Bring your enthusiasm and organizational skills to our kitchen, where your role will be key to delivering great dining experiences for our residents.