Kitchen Assistant – The Magnolia

Midlands Care; Leicester; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates of pay

Robust pension scheme

Learning Academy

Employee Assistance Programme

On-site car parking

Free uniform and badges

Discounts

Support from management

Diversity & Inclusion

Job summary

Midlands Care is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to lead preparation, cooking, and delivery of high-quality meals in a Leicester residential care home. You will ensure dietary needs are met, hygiene is maintained, and safety standards are followed.

Your role involves menu planning with residents and staff, meal preparation, stock control, and maintaining a safe kitchen. Training and development opportunities are available within our Learning Academy.

Qualifications

• Experience: Previous experience as a Chef or Cook, ideally within a care home or catering environment.
• Culinary skills: strong cooking ability with confidence in preparing meals for diverse dietary needs.
• Organisation: excellent planning, time-management, and stock-handling skills.
• Food safety knowledge: understanding of food hygiene, kitchen safety, and equipment maintenance.
• Values & attitude: a compassionate, resident-focused approach aligned with Midlands Care values.
• Training commitment: willingness to complete relevant training, including food hygiene, health & safety, and dementia awareness.

Responsibilities

• Menu planning with residents, Home Manager, and kitchen team.
• Meal preparation, cooking, and serving meals to high standards.
• Stock control: manage stock levels and orders under supervision.
• Kitchen management: maintain a clean, compliant kitchen environment.
• Equipment care: operate kitchen equipment safely and report faults.
• Resident welfare: support wellbeing through safe, resident-centered catering.
• Professional development: engage in training and performance reviews.

Skills

Experience

Culinary Skills

Organisation

Food Safety Knowledge

Values & Attitude

Training Commitment

Job description

# Kitchen Assistant – The Magnolia6 Monsell Drive, Leicester LE2 8PNMarch 31, 2026Full TimeApply Now**Deadline date:**September 15, 2027£12.76 / hour### Job Description**Job Purpose**To lead the preparation, cooking, and delivery of high‐quality meals within our residential care home, ensuring all dietary needs are met while maintaining exceptional standards of hygiene, safety, and professionalism..**Key Responsibilities:*** Menu Planning: Work closely with residents, the Home Manager, and the kitchen team to create varied menus that meet individual dietary needs, preferences, and nutritional requirements.* Meal Preparation: Prepare, cook, and serve meals to a consistently high standard, ensuring excellent taste, presentation, and portion control.* Stock Control: Manage stock levels, place orders under the supervision of the manager, and ensure cost‐effective use of supplies.* Kitchen Management: Maintain a clean, organised, and compliant kitchen environment, following food hygiene and safety regulations at all times.* Equipment Care: Operate kitchen equipment safely, report faults immediately, and remove unsafe items from use.* Resident Welfare: Support the wellbeing of residents through safe, respectful, and person‐centred catering practices.* Professional Development: Engage in ongoing training, performance reviews, and development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge.**Qualification and Skills:*** Experience: Previous experience as a Chef or Cook, ideally within a care home or catering environment.* Culinary Skills: Strong cooking ability with confidence in preparing meals for diverse dietary needs, including special diets.* Organisation: Excellent planning, time‐management, and stock‐handling skills.* Food Safety Knowledge: Understanding of food hygiene, kitchen safety, and equipment maintenance.* Values & Attitude: A compassionate, resident‐focused approach aligned with our values of Togetherness, Positivity, and Compassion.* Training Commitment: Willingness to complete relevant training, including food hygiene, health & safety, and dementia awareness.**About Midlands Care**At Midlands Care, we are dedicated to providing exceptional care and support within our group of care homes throughout the Midlands. Certified as Investors in People (2024), we pride ourselves on our commitment to nurturing both our residents and our team members. Our core values – Togetherness, Positivity, and Compassion – are at the heart of everything we do, ensuring a warm and supportive environment for all. Our priorities are centred around Customer, Colleague, and Community, reflecting our holistic approach towards all.We offer our employees a range of benefits designed to enhance their professional and personal lives:* Competitive rates of pay* Robust pension scheme* Our very own Learning Academy, which offers comprehensive development programmes and clinical training* Employee Assistance Programme with a 24/7 confidential helpline for you and your loved ones* Exceptional working environment* On-site car parking* Free uniform and badges* Access to thousands of online and high street discounts* Support from a highly qualified management team dedicated to helping you succeed and grow in your role* Proud promoters of our Diversity, Equality and Inclusion agendaJoin Midlands Care and become part of a team that values togetherness, maintains a positive attitude, and approaches every task with compassion.