Kitchen Assistant

Hamberley Care Homes; Wirral; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A luxury care provider in the UK seeks a dedicated kitchen assistant to support meal preparation at their care home. The ideal candidate has experience in catering, a commitment to high-quality service, and must adhere to hygiene standards. Join a passionate team committed to enhancing residents' wellbeing in a fulfilling role.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

28 days holiday including Bank Holidays

Workplace pension

Professional development opportunities

Free onsite parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a catering role, ideally in a care environment.
• Commitment to high standards of customer service.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support chefs in planning and provision of meals.
• Manage food stocks and ensure hygiene standards.
• Maintain accurate food hygiene records.

Skills

Proven experience working in a similar catering role

Committed to customer care

Knowledge of Health and Safety COSHH regulations

Empathy and desire to make a difference

Ability to multi-task and work under pressure

Flexible team worker

Job description

Job Overview

As our kitchen assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the day-to-day operations of our care homes kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Chefs in the planning and provision of high-quality meals that meet the nutritional and dietary requirements of our residents
• Plan, prepare, and serve balanced meals that meet dietary requirements
• To ensure all food prepared meets Food Hygiene Standards and ensure that safe methods of work are always used
• Manage all stocks and stores ensuring all food is correctly marked and stock rotation systems are in place
• To maintain accurate records to satisfy food hygiene requirement such as fridge temperature checks

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in a similar catering role, ideally in a care or similar environment.
• Committed to customer care and first-class service provision
• Knowledge of Health and Safety COSHH regulations
• Empathy and a desire to make a difference to the lives of our residents
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and on own initiative in a fast-paced environment
• To share our values and demonstrate them at all times. Can-Do flexible team worker, problem fixer, passion for what they do, ability to manage diverse and demanding workload, think out of the box, open to doing things differently

Why Join Us

If this sounds like you and you re looking for a fulfilling role that makes a genuine impact in the lives of others, this rewarding career is for you.

About Upton Manor

Upton Manor is a luxurious care home in Poole, Dorset, part of the award‑winning Hamberley Care Homes offering luxury care homes in beautiful locations throughout the UK. Residents live in spacious, stylish ensuite rooms, and enjoy beautifully furnished shared spaces and landscaped gardens. From the deluxe picture house where we screen classic films to the on‑site luxury spa offering hairdressing, manicures and relaxing therapies everything has been designed and finished with the care and attention you would expect from a 5‑star hotel. We respect and value our residents and each other. At Hamberley Care Homes, we believe in the importance of what we do and why we do it. Creative and empowered, our people see every day as an opportunity for growth and development. We make ideas happen. Together we can achieve anything. Be part of it!

Contract & Benefits

Joining us at Upton Manor, our luxury care home that provides residential, dementia, and nursing care for older people, you'll be part of a team that is genuinely passionate about the health and well‑being of our residents. Contractual Hours - 30 Hours per week Shift Times: 7am-6:30pm

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• 28 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Quality bonus scheme linked to CQC rating
• Workplace pension
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Access to high street discounts via our mobile friendly HapiApp benefits platform
• Free onsite parking available
• Unlimited Refer a Friend Bonus - up to 750 per referral - t&cs apply
• Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health support and wellbeing services