Kitchen Assistant

Dovehaven Care Homes; Wigan; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 13,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly pay

28 days annual leave (pro rata)

Paid DBS check

Free uniform

Induction training

Training opportunities

Family-run company

Job summary

Dovehaven Care Homes invites applications for a Kitchen Assistant at Deanwood Manor in Wigan. The role is 18 hours per week, 9am to 3.30pm on a rota basis with alternate weekend availability.

You will support the Head Cook in preparing, serving and cleaning up, ensuring nutritious, well-presented meals for residents in a warm environment. We offer induction training, ongoing development, and a friendly, family-run setting.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a kitchen, catering, or care environment.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness standards.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• The ability to work efficiently in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and simple cooking of breakfast, lunch and evening meals.
• Prepare sandwiches, snacks, sweets and drinks.
• Support with food presentation and tray preparation for service.
• Wash up and ensure crockery and kitchen equipment are cleaned and stored correctly.
• Maintain high standards of kitchen cleanliness and hygiene.
• Complete kitchen close-down and cleaning duties at end of day.
• Check and record food and equipment temperatures accurately.
• Ensure food stores, fridges and freezers are clean and well stocked.
• Assist with deliveries and stock rotation.
• Follow food hygiene, infection control and health & safety procedures at all times.
• Report faulty equipment, hazards, accidents or concerns appropriately.
• Work with the wider care team to support residents’ wellbeing.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food hygiene knowledge

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Kitchen Assistant

Deanwood Manor, Wigan

18 hours per week – 9am – 3.30pm – on a rota basis and alternate weekend availability required.

Looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference every day?

At Dovehaven, we know mealtimes are an important part of life in our homes. We’re looking for a hardworking and reliable Kitchen Assistant to join our friendly team at Deanwood Manor Care Home, supporting the kitchen team to provide nutritious meals in a warm and welcoming environment.

Why People Choose This Role

• Consistent 6.5-hour shifts
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Fully paid induction training
• Opportunity to make a real difference to residents’ wellbeing
• Stable role within a family-run care organisation
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

About Deanwood Manor

Dean Wood Manor is a care home that provides long-term facilities for up to 50 elderly residents, as well as specialising in meeting the needs of dementia sufferers, who are able to maintain as interesting and active a lifestyle as possible under the home's care and guidance.

Take a look at the home:

https://dovehaven.co.uk/our-homes/dean-wood-manor

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Kitchen Assistant, you’ll support the Head Cook with the preparation, serving, and cleanliness of the kitchen, helping ensure residents receive nutritious, well-presented meals each day.

This includes:

• Assisting with the preparation and simple cooking of breakfast, lunch, and evening meals
• Preparing sandwiches, snacks, sweets, and drinks
• Supporting with food presentation and preparing trays for service
• Washing up and ensuring crockery and kitchen equipment are cleaned and stored correctly
• Maintaining high standards of kitchen cleanliness and hygiene
• Completing kitchen close-down and cleaning duties at the end of the day
• Checking and recording food and equipment temperatures accurately
• Ensuring food stores, fridges, and freezers are clean, tidy, and well stocked
• Assisting with deliveries and putting stock away appropriately
• Following food hygiene, infection control, and health & safety procedures at all times
• Reporting faulty equipment, hazards, accidents, or concerns appropriately
• Working alongside the wider care team to support residents’ wellbeing

What Matters Most

We’re looking for someone who takes pride in maintaining high standards and creating a positive dining experience for residents.

The right person will be:

• Hardworking, reliable, and approachable
• Organised with good attention to detail
• Able to work effectively as part of a team
• Flexible and dependable with a positive attitude
• Caring and compassionate towards elderly residents
• Committed to maintaining excellent hygiene and safety standards

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

Ideal candidates will have:

• Previous experience within a kitchen, catering, or care environment
• Knowledge of food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness standards
• Good organisational and communication skills
• The ability to work efficiently in a busy environment

It is desirable, but not essential, that the successful candidate:

• Holds Food Hygiene certification
• Has experience working within a care home environment

What You’ll Get

• Monthly pay
• 28 days annual leave (pro rata)
• Paid DBS check
• Free uniform
• Fully paid induction training
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Supportive working environment within a family-run company

Important Information

• 18hours per week
• 9am–3.30pm shifts
• Flexibility required to work on a rota basis
• We cannot accommodate set shifts
• Enhanced DBS required
• No sponsorship available

If you feel you have the right values for our family-run company, you will be supported through a programme of induction, training, and development throughout your career with us.

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