Relief Kitchen Assistant - Care Home Meals & Wellbeing

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

Benefits offered by this job

28 days' holiday

Pension scheme

DBS checks

Counselling support

Annual leave buy/sell option

Discounts via Blue Light Card

Job summary

Waterside House care home in Wolverhampton, operated by MHA, seeks a Kitchen Assistant (Relief) to support meal preparation and service. You will help maintain a clean, safe kitchen and follow food safety standards while respecting residents’ dietary needs and dignity.

The role requires a basic food hygiene certificate and offers varied hours, with a competitive hourly rate of £13.45. Commuting within ~15 miles is considered for suitability.

Qualifications

• Basic food hygiene certificate is essential.
• Experience in basic food preparation is desirable.
• Good communication and listening skills are required.
• Ability to follow instructions and prioritise tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Cook with food preparation and serving meals.
• Wash up and store crockery and utensils safely.
• Keep kitchen areas clean and tidy per schedules and Food Safety Manual.
• Dispose of waste safely and hygienically.
• Ensure 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 guidelines.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexible mindset

Attention to detail

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

QCF Level 2/3 Health & Social Care (desirable)

Job description

Waterside House care home in Wolverhampton, operated by MHA, seeks a Kitchen Assistant (Relief) to support meal preparation and service. You will help maintain a clean, safe kitchen and follow food safety standards while respecting residents’ dietary needs and dignity.

The role requires a basic food hygiene certificate and offers varied hours, with a competitive hourly rate of £13.45. Commuting within ~15 miles is considered for suitability.