Kitchen Staff Member

Stonehaven (Healthcare) Ltd; Exeter; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Stonehaven (Healthcare) Ltd in Exeter is seeking a Kitchen Staff Member for 30 hours per week. You will prepare, cook, and serve meals, considering residents’ dietary needs, textures, and allergen requirements.

You will assist with daily prep, bake light refreshments, and help maintain high hygiene and food safety standards while supporting care staff in meeting residents' nutritional preferences.

Qualifications

• Food hygiene knowledge aligned with care-home standards.
• Ability to work in a team with care and kitchen staff.
• Good communication with residents and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve meals and snacks with attention to dietary needs and textures.
• Assist with daily prep tasks including washing, peeling, chopping and cooking ingredients.
• Bake cakes and prepare light refreshments and beverages for residents.
• Ensure meals are presented well and served on time following hygiene standards.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and equipment in line with infection control policies.
• Regularly clean and sanitise surfaces and utensils.

Skills

Food hygiene

Teamwork

Communication

Compassionate care

Education

Level 2/3 Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Kitchen Staff Member -
Woodhayes: Our lovely home in Exeter, is looking for aKitchen Staff member for 30hours per week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, cook, and serve meals and snacks in accordance with planned menus and individual dietary requirements, including modified textures and allergen needs


• Assist with daily food preparation tasks, including washing, peeling, chopping, and cooking vegetables, fruits and other ingredients


• Bake cakes and prepare light refreshments, including beverages and sandwiches for afternoon tea


• Ensure all meals are attractively presented, served on time, and in accordance with food safety and hygiene standards


• Maintain the cleanliness and organisation of all kitchen areas and equipment in line with infection control procedures and health & safety policies


• Clean and sanitise all work surfaces, utensils, and kitchen equipment regularly and after each use


• Monitor and record food temperatures, fridge/freezer temperatures, and cleaning schedules as per regulatory and CQC and EVHO requirements


• Assist with stock rotation, labelling, and safe storage of food items. Check deliveries against invoices and report discrepancies


• Support the set‑up and clearing down of dining areas, ensuring a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for residents


• Work closely and collaboratively with care staff to ensure residents’ dietary needs and preferences are fully met


• Communicate respectfully and compassionately with residents, recognising that mealtimes are a key part of their day


• Report any concerns about residents’ food intake, dietary changes, or kitchen operations to the Care Manager or senior team


• Regularly review and adapt menus based on seasonal changes, resident feedback, and audits


• Maintain stock levels by ordering food, beverages, and kitchen supplies in a timely and cost‑effective manner

Person Specification – Skills and Qualifications

• Previous experience in a care home, hospital, or similar kitchen environment is desirable but not essential


• Knowledge of food hygiene and health & safety regulations, Level 2 or Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate is beneficial


• Understanding of special diets, including allergies, diabetic meals, and soft food diets, is preferred


• Strong organisational and multitasking skills, with the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines


• Good communication skills with a professional and respectful approach to colleagues and residents


• Compassionate and patient nature, with a genuine interest in improving the lives of older or vulnerable people


• Physical ability to stand for long periods and carry out manual handling and cleaning tasks


• A positive, flexible attitude and willingness to learn and adapt to changing needs

Rate of pay: £13.17- £13.42per hour.

Most importantly we are looking for nice, friendly, dedicated people who will set high standards for themselves and be active members of the care team. We look for people who behave in a positive manner at all times, putting the best interests of the residents in their care at the heart of all that they do.

To be eligible to apply for this vacancy, you already need to have the right to work in the UK as the Company is unable to provide sponsorship for this post.