Relief Kitchen Assistant - Care Home Meals & Support

MHA; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday incl bank holidays

Strong pension scheme and life cover

Free DBS checks and uniforms

Confidential counselling and support

Flexible annual leave options

Discounts via Blue Light Card and Vivu

Full induction and development

Long service awards

Job summary

Stones Place care home in Lincoln is seeking a reliable Kitchen Assistant (Relief) to support the catering team and the Cook in providing nutritious, well-presented meals for residents. You’ll help maintain a clean, safe kitchen and follow food safety standards while upholding MHA’s values of care, respect and dignity.

The role focuses on relief hours with a basic hygiene certificate and a positive, flexible approach. DBS checks are part of the process, and training is provided.

Qualifications

• A basic food hygiene certificate is essential.
• Experience with basic food preparation is desirable.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and prioritise tasks.
• Positive, flexible approach with sensitivity to older people.
• Willingness to undertake training and development.
• Desirable QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Support the Cook with food preparation, serving meals and washing up.
• Keep kitchen areas clean, tidy and in line with schedules.
• Dispose of waste safely and maintain hygiene standards.
• Ensure supplies of cleaning materials are available.
• Assist with laundry tasks for kitchen linen.
• Follow COSHH, food hygiene and safety requirements.
• Respect residents' privacy and dignity; attend training as required.

Skills

Basic food hygiene certificate

Good communication

Follow instructions

Flexible approach

Willingness to train

Education

QCF Level 2 Health & Social Care

QCF Level 3 Health & Social Care

Job description

Stones Place care home in Lincoln is seeking a reliable Kitchen Assistant (Relief) to support the catering team and the Cook in providing nutritious, well-presented meals for residents. You’ll help maintain a clean, safe kitchen and follow food safety standards while upholding MHA’s values of care, respect and dignity.

The role focuses on relief hours with a basic hygiene certificate and a positive, flexible approach. DBS checks are part of the process, and training is provided.