Kitchen Assistant - Care Home | 32h, Training & Growth

Harbour Healthcare Limited; North East; Hybrid; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Harbour Healthcare is hiring a Kitchen Assistant for a 32-hour role at Redwell Hills Care Home in Consett (DH8 7SN). The position is to cover maternity leave with a pay rate of £12.72 per hour. You will join a friendly team dedicated to clean, welcoming spaces and high-quality resident care.

Key duties include maintaining hygiene in food prep areas, washing and storing utensils, handling ingredients, and supporting meal preparation and serving. DBS clearance is required for this role.

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 is hiring a Kitchen Assistant for a 32-hour role at Redwell Hills Care Home in Consett (DH8 7SN). The position is to cover maternity leave with a pay rate of £12.72 per hour. You will join a friendly team dedicated to clean, welcoming spaces and high-quality resident care.

Key duties include maintaining hygiene in food prep areas, washing and storing utensils, handling ingredients, and supporting meal preparation and serving. DBS clearance is required for this role.