Relief Kitchen Assistant – Caring Elder Care Dining

MHA; Whitstable; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday including bank holiday

Pension scheme

Free DBS checks

Uniforms

Counselling support

Flexible annual leave options

Discounts and wellbeing benefits

Job summary

MHA is hiring a Kitchen Assistant (Relief) at Bradbury Grange, Whitstable. You will support the Cook with meal preparation, service and kitchen cleanliness, ensuring safety standards are followed to protect residents’ health and dignity.

We value reliability, care, and the ability to work well in a team, with training provided and a generous benefits package that supports work-life balance and staff wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Basic food hygiene certificate (essential).
• Experience in basic food preparation (desirable).
• Good communication and listening skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and prioritise tasks.
• Willingness to undertake training and development.

Responsibilities

• Support the Cook with food preparation, serving meals, washing up and storing crockery and utensils safely.
• Keep kitchen areas clean and tidy in line with schedules and Food Safety Manual.
• Dispose of waste food safely and hygienically.
• Ensure adequate supplies of cleaning and washing-up materials.
• Assist with laundry tasks for kitchen linen.
• Follow COSHH, food hygiene, health & safety and infection prevention requirements.

Skills

Basic food hygiene

Basic food preparation

Communication

Teamwork

Education

QCF Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

MHA is hiring a Kitchen Assistant (Relief) at Bradbury Grange, Whitstable. You will support the Cook with meal preparation, service and kitchen cleanliness, ensuring safety standards are followed to protect residents’ health and dignity.

We value reliability, care, and the ability to work well in a team, with training provided and a generous benefits package that supports work-life balance and staff wellbeing.