Kitchen Assistant (Care Home) – Clean, Team‑Focused Role

Prestwick Care Group; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training package

Employee assistance programme

Employee discount card for leisure

Job summary

Prestwick Care Group in the Newcastle Area is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the catering team by preparing ingredients, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting with basic food preparation.

The role involves stocking serveries, washing dishes, and helping ensure high standards of hygiene and safety in the kitchen. A satisfactory DBS check and UK work authorisation are required.

Qualifications

• Good, friendly communication skills.
• Able to work within a close team.
• Satisfactory DBS check.
• Knowledge / experience of health and safety legislation.
• Flexible in approach to working rota.
• Impeccable standards of personal hygiene and cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Food & vegetable preparation with chefs.
• Ensure serveries are stocked and kept clean.
• Collect dirty crockery and wash dishes.
• Clean equipment used by cooks and work surfaces.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness as a priority; clean spills immediately.
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions as required.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

DBS check

Health & safety

Flexibility

Hygiene

Job description

Prestwick Care Group in the Newcastle Area is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the catering team by preparing ingredients, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting with basic food preparation.

The role involves stocking serveries, washing dishes, and helping ensure high standards of hygiene and safety in the kitchen. A satisfactory DBS check and UK work authorisation are required.