Kitchen Assistant - Bank Contract (Care Home)

Harbour Healthcare Limited; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Harbour Healthcare are seeking a Kitchen Assistant for bank shifts at Henleigh Hall Care Home, Sheffield. You will support kitchen operations, assist with meal preparation and service, and help maintain clean, hygienic food prep areas in line with safety standards.

DBS checks are required for all positions. Bank shifts from early morning to afternoon cover, with training provided and a focus on teamwork, reliability and resident wellbeing.

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.

Job description

Harbour Healthcare are seeking a Kitchen Assistant for bank shifts at Henleigh Hall Care Home, Sheffield. You will support kitchen operations, assist with meal preparation and service, and help maintain clean, hygienic food prep areas in line with safety standards.

DBS checks are required for all positions. Bank shifts from early morning to afternoon cover, with training provided and a focus on teamwork, reliability and resident wellbeing.