Relief Kitchen Assistant - Care Home Meals & Wellbeing

MHA; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Pension & life assurance

DBS checks & uniforms

Counselling & chaplaincy support

Flexible annual leave options

Discounts via Blue Light Card & Vivup

Induction and training

Long service awards

Job summary

MHA is seeking a reliable Kitchen Assistant (Relief) to join the Aigburth care team in Leicester. You will support the Cook in meal prep, service, cleaning and safety, helping to deliver nutritious meals for residents in a safe kitchen environment.

We welcome applicants with a basic food hygiene certificate and a flexible, team‑oriented approach. DBS checks, training and development opportunities are provided as part of our caring culture.

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.
• A positive, flexible approach to work.
• Sensitivity to the needs of older people and a commitment to quality service.
• Willingness to undertake training and development.
• A QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided.

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

Good communication and listening

Follow instructions

Positive & flexible attitude

Sensitivity to older people

Willingness to training and dev

Education

Basic food hygiene certificate

QCF Level 2/3 Health & Social Care

Job description

MHA is seeking a reliable Kitchen Assistant (Relief) to join the Aigburth care team in Leicester. You will support the Cook in meal prep, service, cleaning and safety, helping to deliver nutritious meals for residents in a safe kitchen environment.

We welcome applicants with a basic food hygiene certificate and a flexible, team‑oriented approach. DBS checks, training and development opportunities are provided as part of our caring culture.