Kitchen Assistant - Hounslow

Care Concern Group; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks leave (FT)

Job summary

Ashgrove Care Home in Hounslow is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the delivery of high-quality meals in a clean, safe kitchen. You will help with food preparation, maintain hygiene and assist with deliveries and stock organisation, working with the Chef to keep the kitchen running smoothly.

The role offers a supportive environment, paid DBS, pension, uniform, and progression opportunities within Care Concern Group.

Qualifications

• Positive and reliable approach
• Good organisation and attention to detail
• Basic understanding of food safety and hygiene
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication skills
• Previous kitchen experience is beneficial but not essential

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of high-quality meals in a clean, safe kitchen
• Assist with food preparation and stock organisation
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and hygiene
• Assist with deliveries and storage
• Work closely with the Chef to keep the kitchen running smoothly

Skills

Positive attitude

Reliability

Organisational skills

Food safety basics

Teamwork

Communication

Kitchen experience helpful

Job description

As Kitchen Assistant, you will support the delivery of high quality meals within a clean, safe and well organised kitchen environment. This is a hands on role where your contribution helps ensure meals are prepared efficiently and to a high standard. You will support food preparation, maintain cleanliness across the kitchen and assist with deliveries, storage and stock organisation. Working closely with the Chef and wider team, you will help ensure the kitchen runs smoothly and safely at all times. This role offers a consistent routine and the opportunity to build or develop your experience within a supportive and well organised kitchen environment.

• A positive and reliable approach
• Good organisation and attention to detail
• Basic understanding of food safety and hygiene
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication skills
• Previous kitchen experience is beneficial but not essential
• 13.45 to 13.95 per hour
• Bank
• Paid DBS, pension, uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract), What We Offer
• Paid Enhanced DBS
• Uniform provided
• Group life assurance cover
• Wagestream - financial wellbeing support and flexible access to earned pay
• A nutritious meal during shifts of eight hours or more
• GP Online for you and your dependants under 16
• Access to more than 1,600 high-street and online discounts
• Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7, 365 days a year
• Award-winning learning and development, with support to achieve recognised qualifications
• Clear opportunities for career development and progression
• Recognition initiatives and Long Service Awards

About Ashgrove Care Home

Ashgrove Care Home is a 49 bed, purpose built care home located in Hounslow, West London. Providing nursing and nursing dementia care, the home offers a warm and welcoming environment with bright, accessible living spaces, inviting lounges, dining areas and a private garden. Colleagues work together to deliver high quality, person centred care and make a real difference to the lives of Residents every day., Ashgrove is part of Care Concern Group, a family-owned, market-leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the UK. We are committed to delivering high-quality care and creating supportive, rewarding workplaces where our colleagues can grow, develop and thrive.