Part-Time Kitchen Assistant - Care Home

MHA; St Leonards; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday including bank holiday

Pension scheme

Free DBS checks and uniforms

Counselling support

Family-friendly policies

Discounts (Blue Light/Card)

Induction and development

Long service awards

Job summary

MHA's Lauriston care home in St Leonards on Sea is seeking a reliable Kitchen Assistant to support the Cook in delivering nutritious meals and maintaining a clean, safe kitchen environment. This part-time role is based at Lauriston and covers 23 hours per week at a competitive hourly rate.

You will work as part of a caring catering team, uphold food safety standards, follow COSHH and health & safety guidelines, and contribute to residents' wellbeing with respectful, high-quality service.

Qualifications

• A basic food hygiene certificate (essential).
• Previous experience of basic food preparation (desirable).
• Good communication and listening skills.
• The ability to follow instructions and prioritise tasks effectively with a positive, flexible approach.
• Sensitivity to the needs of older people and a commitment to quality service.
• Willingness to undertake training and development, QCF Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the Cook with food preparation, serving meals, washing up and storing crockery and utensils safely.
• Keep all areas of the kitchen clean and tidy in line with cleaning schedules and the Food Safety Manual.
• Dispose of waste food safely and hygienically.
• Ensure adequate supplies of cleaning and washing-up materials are available.
• Assist with laundry tasks for kitchen linen.
• Follow COSHH, food hygiene, health & safety and infection prevention requirements at all times.
• Respect residents’ privacy, dignity and choice.
• Attend training, supervision, appraisals and staff meetings as required.

Skills

Basic food hygiene

Food preparation

Communication skills

Follow instructions

Teamwork

Willingness to train

Care for older people

Education

QCF Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

MHA's Lauriston care home in St Leonards on Sea is seeking a reliable Kitchen Assistant to support the Cook in delivering nutritious meals and maintaining a clean, safe kitchen environment. This part-time role is based at Lauriston and covers 23 hours per week at a competitive hourly rate.

You will work as part of a caring catering team, uphold food safety standards, follow COSHH and health & safety guidelines, and contribute to residents' wellbeing with respectful, high-quality service.