Kitchen Assistant - Aberavon Hospital – Aberavon Hospital

Rushcliffe Care Limited; Port Talbot; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company events

Company pension

Free parking

On-site parking

Referral programme

Job summary

Rushcliffe Care Group in Port Talbot is hiring a Kitchen Assistant to support the preparation, cooking and service of meals in a care setting. You will work as part of a team, handle basic food prep (salads, sandwiches, vegetables) and help maintain a clean, safe kitchen to high hygiene standards.

You’ll contribute to a positive mealtime experience for residents, with shifts totaling 30 hours per week and DBS checks covered by the employer.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of food hygiene and safe working practices.
• Follow instructions and work as a team.
• Reliable, organised, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain cleanliness and safe working environment.
• Communicate clearly and understand role in care setting.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation, cooking and service of meals.
• Assist with basic food preparation (salads, sandwiches, vegetables).
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas.
• Assist with stock handling and waste minimisation.
• Assist in serving meals with care teams.

Skills

Food hygiene basics

Team player

Reliable

Good communication

Job description

Location: Aberavon, Scarlet Avenue Aberavon Port Talbot, SA12 7PH

Kitchen Assistant

As a Kitchen Assistant with Rushcliffe Care Group, you will be part of the team responsible for supporting the delivery of safe, high-quality catering services. Your role will have a direct impact on the wellbeing, nutrition, and overall experience of the service users you support. The catering team plays an important role in supporting health, wellbeing, and daily routines, ensuring service users receive safe, nutritious, and appropriate meals.

Kitchen Assistant

Pay: £12.74per hour

Location: Aberavon, Scarlet Avenue Aberavon Port Talbot, SA12 7PH

Shifts: 30.00 hours per week – 6.5 hours between 08:00am and 18:30pm - (shift-based rota over 7 days including weekends and public holidays)

What We Offer

We provide a structured induction and ongoing support to ensure you are confident and effective in your role.

You will have access to training and opportunities to develop within a well-established organisation.

You will be part of a team where your contribution has a direct impact on service user experience.

Join Rushcliffe Care Group and help us provide exceptional care and support to our residents. With over 35 years of experience, we are committed to delivering high-quality care to some of the most vulnerable members of our community, creating a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment for all.

All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check, the cost of which is covered by Rushcliffe Care.

The Role

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will support the preparation, cooking, and service of meals, ensuring all duties are carried out safely and in line with food hygiene and organisational standards.

You will assist with basic food preparation, including salads, sandwiches, and vegetable preparation, as well as supporting simple cooking tasks where required.

The role includes maintaining high standards of cleanliness across the kitchen and dining areas, including washing up, cleaning surfaces, and following cleaning schedules to ensure a safe and hygienic environment.

You will support with stock handling, including receiving, checking, storing, and rotating supplies, helping to maintain appropriate stock levels and minimise waste.

You will also assist in serving meals and working alongside care teams to support a positive mealtime experience for service users.

About You

• You have a basic understanding of food hygiene and safe working practices, or are willing to learn.
• You are able to follow instructions, work as part of a team, and support others to maintain standards.
• You are reliable, organised, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• You take pride in maintaining cleanliness and supporting a safe working environment.
• You communicate clearly and understand the importance of your role within a care setting.

Join the Rushcliffe Care Group and play an important role in providing exceptional care to our service users.

About The Service

Aberavon Hospital provides rehabilitation and recovery for people with complex, severe and enduring mental health challenges. Referrals will be accepted from medium/ low secure hospitals, PICU, acute admissions and the Criminal Justice System. Patients will be detained under the Mental Health Act 1983.

Rushcliffe Aberavon is an 18 bedded locked rehabilitation unit for males between the age of 18 and 65 with:

A primary diagnosis of mental illness or personality disorder, who would benefit treatment offered within a locked rehabilitation service.

Individuals who mental health illness coexists with learning disabilities, challenging behaviour or substance misuse.

Individuals who may have disengaged and failed to maintain contact with treatment services in the past.

Individuals who would benefit from support from rehabilitation services in preparing them to live independently in the community.

What Our Values Mean In Practice

At Rushcliffe Care Group, our values guide everything we do. Through Reputable Care, we support the delivery of high-quality meals by maintaining excellent food hygiene and safety standards. We show Respect and Compassion by helping to create a welcoming dining experience for service users. Robust Communication enables us to work effectively with kitchen and care teams. Our Real Commitment is demonstrated through reliability, teamwork, and dedication to providing a safe and enjoyable mealtime experience for everyone in our care.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Rushcliffe Care Group is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect, in line with the Equality Act 2010. We encourage applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Employment decisions are based on individual merit, qualifications, and the needs of the service. Some roles may have specific requirements, such as physical ability or effective communication in English, due to the nature of the care we provide. These requirements are in place to ensure the safety and well‑being of our service users and are applied fairly and proportionately. To support our commitment to equal opportunities, we may collect diversity data as part of the application process. This information is used for monitoring purposes only, is anonymised where appropriate, and does not form part of the selection process.

If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support you.

Benefits

• Company events
• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Work Authorisation

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person