Relief Kitchen Assistant – Care Home Support

MHA; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Pension scheme

Life assurance

DBS checks provided

Uniforms provided

Counselling support

Flexible annual leave

Discounts (Blue Light Card)

Induction and training

Long service awards

Job summary

MHA's Meadow care home in Muswell Hill is seeking a reliable Kitchen Assistant (Relief) to support the catering team in preparing, serving and cleaning up meals for residents. You will work under the Cook to help deliver nutritious meals that meet dietary needs while maintaining a clean, safe kitchen environment.

You will follow food safety standards, support wellbeing, and uphold MHA's values of care, respect and dignity.

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.
• Positive, flexible approach to work.
• 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 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

Basic food preparation

Communication skills

Following instructions

Positive attitude

Flexibility

Dignity and resident focus

Willingness to learn

Education

Basic food hygiene certificate

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

Job description

MHA's Meadow care home in Muswell Hill is seeking a reliable Kitchen Assistant (Relief) to support the catering team in preparing, serving and cleaning up meals for residents. You will work under the Cook to help deliver nutritious meals that meet dietary needs while maintaining a clean, safe kitchen environment.

You will follow food safety standards, support wellbeing, and uphold MHA's values of care, respect and dignity.