Kitchen Assistant - Dementia Care Home, Flexible Hours

Caring Homes Group Ltd; Great Cornard; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Free DBS & Blue Light Card

Apprenticeship opportunities

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Caring Homes Group Ltd is seeking a Kitchen Assistant for Mellish House, a 48-bed dementia care home in Great Cornard. This part-time role offers 30 hours per week with a pay rate of £12.71 per hour, plus a supportive family environment and training opportunities.

You will assist in day-to-day kitchen tasks, ensure cleanliness, and help with cooking and baking as required. Join a team focused on home-like care and staff wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen or catering is a plus but training provided.
• Strong focus on cleanliness and safety.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a care home environment.

Responsibilities

• Keep kitchen area clean, tidy and well-organised.
• Maintain high hygiene and safety standards.
• Assist chef with cooking and baking tasks.
• Wash dishes, utensils and kitchen equipment.
• Sweep and mop floors and manage rubbish disposal.

Skills

Catering

Food hygiene

Team player

Job description

Caring Homes Group Ltd is seeking a Kitchen Assistant for Mellish House, a 48-bed dementia care home in Great Cornard. This part-time role offers 30 hours per week with a pay rate of £12.71 per hour, plus a supportive family environment and training opportunities.

You will assist in day-to-day kitchen tasks, ensure cleanliness, and help with cooking and baking as required. Join a team focused on home-like care and staff wellbeing.