Kitchen Assistant - FH

Curaa; Hatching Green; Presencial; GBP 18 000 - 23 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Refer a Friend bonus

Holiday pay enhancements

NVQ bonuses

Resumo da oferta

Curaa in Harpenden, United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated kitchen assistant to join our care-home team. You will help the Chef deliver high-quality meals and support residents with meal service in a warm, respectful environment.

We value teamwork, strong communication, and a positive, adaptable attitude. Expect training, opportunities to grow, and a supportive workplace focused on dignity and wellbeing for residents.

Qualificações

• Team player who works well with others.
• Clear communicator with residents and colleagues.
• Energetic, hardworking and flexible to change.

Responsabilidades

• Assist Chef to deliver high-quality food service in the home.
• Maintain cleanliness and food safety in the kitchen.
• Clean and wash all meal-related equipment.
• Support Housekeeping with refreshments for residents and guests.
• Keep dining areas clean and stocked.
• Follow recipes and keep records.

Conhecimentos

Team player

Strong communicator

Energetic and hard-working

Flexible and adaptable

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Harpenden, United Kingdom | Posted on 13/10/2026

Who are we:

Curaa is a family-run, community-driven care provider with award-winning homes and a compassionate team that provides person-centred care. Having launched in 2019, Curaa has grown its footprint across the South and Southwest of England and plans to continue this journey in the future.

Our commitment to excellence is driven by our core values of respect, integrity, community, and learning.

Respect: At Curaa, we believe in treating everyone with dignity and respect. We value diverse perspectives and foster an inclusive environment where every team member feels valued and heard.

Integrity: Our commitment to ethical practices ensures that we build trust with our residents, partners, and each other. We do what is right, especially when no one is watching.

Community: We support each other and work together to achieve common goals. Our sense of community extends beyond our office walls, as we actively engage with and contribute to the broader society.

Learning: By fostering a culture of learning, we ensure that our teamremainsinnovative and adaptable in a constantly evolving world.

The successful applicant will:

Help the Chef to deliver food serviceofhigh qualitywithin the home, andalso with meal service to the residents.

Demonstrate theuppermoststandards in cleanliness, foodsafetyand hygiene in the kitchen area,including all equipment and appliances,adhering toall regulatory and statutory requirementsandcompany policies and procedures.

Responsible for the cleaning and washing of everything to do with the meals, from the workstation and equipmentutilisedin food preparation to any utensils usedduringthe meal.

Assist the Housekeeping Supervisor with providing refreshments for the residents and guests at the home.

Guarantee that areas such as dining rooms and others are clean and stocked appropriately.

Be organised and good at keeping record s, as well as able to follow recipes .

What we are looking for:

Someone who can d eliver a level of care that truly comes from the heart, making sure our residents never lose their dignity or sense of individuality, as you get involved in general activities within the C are H ome. And, whether you are helping someone with limited mobility to learn to use an aid, offering emotional support to a confused or distressed residentor delivering care to someone at the end of their life, you will always have their well-being in mind above anything else.

Requirements

You will need to be:

A team player who engages well with others.

Strong communicator and influencer.

Energetic and hard-working.

Flexible and adaptable to change.

Passionate about offering superior services and want to make a difference.

A glass half full person, with a sense of humour and a positive outlook.

We Offer:

Refer a Friend scheme - £250 (Nurses); £150 (all other roles).

Enhancements of up to 1.5x salary for some bank holidays. *

Enhancements NVQs and years of service. *