Relief Care Home Kitchen Assistant - Nutritious Meals

MHA; North Bersted; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Pension scheme

DBS checks and uniforms

Counselling and support

Flexible annual leave buy/sell

Blue Light Card discounts

Induction and training

Long service awards

Job summary

MHA is seeking a reliable Kitchen Assistant (Relief) based at Greenways, Bognor Regis. You will support the Cook, help with food prep, serving meals and keeping the kitchen clean to high safety standards. The role emphasizes resident wellbeing and dignity in line with MHA values.

Ideal candidates are dependable, caring and able to work as part of a team. A basic food hygiene certificate is essential, with opportunities for training and development.

Qualifications

• A basic food hygiene certificate is essential.
• Experience in basic food preparation is desirable.
• Good communication and listening skills are important.
• Ability to follow instructions and prioritise tasks.
• Positive, flexible approach to work.
• Care for older people and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support the Cook with food preparation, serving meals and washing up.
• Keep kitchen areas clean and tidy according to schedules.
• Dispose of waste hygienically and ensure supplies are available.
• Assist with laundry tasks for kitchen linen.
• Follow COSHH, food hygiene, health & safety requirements.
• Respect residents' privacy and dignity; attend training as required.

Skills

Good communication

Listening skills

Follow instructions

Prioritise tasks

Flexible approach

Team player

Empathy for older people

Education

Basic food hygiene certificate

QCF Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

MHA is seeking a reliable Kitchen Assistant (Relief) based at Greenways, Bognor Regis. You will support the Cook, help with food prep, serving meals and keeping the kitchen clean to high safety standards. The role emphasizes resident wellbeing and dignity in line with MHA values.

Ideal candidates are dependable, caring and able to work as part of a team. A basic food hygiene certificate is essential, with opportunities for training and development.