Kitchen Assistant

Springcare Ltd; Wirral; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run care provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Kitchen Assistant. The role involves assisting with food preparation and maintaining hygiene standards in a vibrant kitchen environment. Ideal candidates should be positive, enthusiastic, and have strong communication skills. Previous experience and a food hygiene certificate are preferred but training will be provided. This position offers both full-time and part-time contracts with various benefits.

Benefits

Access to Blue Light Card

Ongoing training for qualifications

Refer a friend bonus scheme

Access to counselling and wellbeing support

Family friendly policies

Qualifications

• Must be positive and professional.
• Willing to provide high-quality service.
• Previous experience is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and serving of meals.
• Ensure food is prepared according to hygiene regulations.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and equipment.
• Keep accurate records of food supplies.
• Be aware of dietary requirements of residents.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Positive attitude

Enthusiasm

Self-motivated

Education

Food and hygiene certificate

Job description

Brimstage Manor - Kitchen Assistant

What is it like to work for Springcare?

Here is what Ola says, “it is always busy but great to see people enjoy their food. You also get a chance to cook when you feel confident to do so.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed team member to join our kitchen team.

We are a family run group of Residential and Nursing homes in Shropshire, Cheshire and The Wirral and we want you to join our Springcare family. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, who strives to provide a healthy and respectful work culture.

About you:

You will be positive, enthusiastic, and professional and be willing to go above and beyond to ensure our residents receive high quality service. We need someone who is self‑motivated and has excellent communication skills.

Desired but not essential:

• Food and hygiene certificate
• Previous experience in a similar role however training will be provided

Responsibilities:

• Assisting with the preparation and serving of hot and cold meals.
• Assisting the head cook to ensure that food is prepared in accordance with food hygiene regulations.
• Helping to keep the kitchen area and equipment clean and to the standard for food hygiene.
• Under guidance of head cook, maintaining accurate records of food supplies and freezer/fridge temperatures
• Being aware of varied preferences and dietary requirements of individual residents

What Springcare can offer to you:

• Permanent full and part time day contracts – with access to our work placed pension scheme
• Access to Blue Light Card – where you can make savings across hundreds of national retailers
• Full support with ongoing fully funded training for nationally recognised qualifications with career progression opportunities.
• Refer a friend £££ scheme for each friend that you recommend (T&C apply)
• Access to counselling and wellbeing support.
• Family friendly policies

Successful applicants would require two written references, a standard/enhanced DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) (depending on role) and evidence of a right to work in the UK check.

Springcare are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.