Kitchen Assistant (Bank) - Clean Kitchens, Caring Team & Growth

Harbour Healthcare Limited

North East

Hybrid

GBP 17,000 - 19,000

Part time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Harbour Healthcare in Consett (Redwell Hills Care Home) is seeking a Bank Kitchen Assistant to join our friendly team. You will help with food preparation, keep cooking areas clean, wash utensils and assist with meal service to residents with care and respect.

All positions require an Enhanced DBS check. Harbour Healthcare is a family‑run group with 41 care homes across the UK, dedicated to inclusive, compassionate care and opportunities for development for our staff.

Responsibilities

Ensuring the food preparation areas are clean and hygienic.
Washing utensils and dishes and making sure they are stored appropriately.
Sorting, storing and distributing ingredients.
Disposing of rubbish.
Organising sufficient supply of laundry cloths.
Cleaning the food preparation equipment, floors and other kitchen tools or areas.
Assist and execute various kitchen duties such as ensuring cleaning schedules are adhered to.
When required, assist in preparation and serving of all meals.
Ensure equipment supplied is used with care, in accordance with suppliers’ instructions and training.
Ensure all equipment is in good working order and report any faults immediately.
Support the delivery and serving of food, if required.
Understand the specific diets identified as required by Service users and share any dietary concerns with the chef.
Be clean, hygienic and well presented at all times.