Kitchen Assistant — 18h/wk, Training & Supportive Team

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

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.