Nutrition-Minded Kitchen Assistant — Join a Supportive Team

Penrose Court Care Home; Biggleswade; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Penrose Court Care Home in Biggleswade is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to help provide high quality meals in a clean, safe kitchen. This hands-on role supports food preparation and stock organisation while working with the Chef and team to ensure the kitchen runs smoothly.

You will contribute to deliveries, maintain hygiene standards and assist with storage and safety. Prior kitchen experience is welcome but not essential, and a positive attitude is valued.

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.
• Previous kitchen experience is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of high quality meals in a clean, safe kitchen environment.
• Assist with food preparation, maintain cleanliness, and help with deliveries, storage and stock organisation.
• Work closely with the Chef and wider team to ensure the kitchen runs smoothly and safely.

Skills

Positive attitude

Organised

Food hygiene basics

Teamwork

Kitchen experience

Job description

Penrose Court Care Home in Biggleswade is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to help provide high quality meals in a clean, safe kitchen. This hands-on role supports food preparation and stock organisation while working with the Chef and team to ensure the kitchen runs smoothly.

You will contribute to deliveries, maintain hygiene standards and assist with storage and safety. Prior kitchen experience is welcome but not essential, and a positive attitude is valued.