Relief Kitchen Assistant — Caring for Residents' Meals

MHA; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Pension scheme

Free DBS checks

Uniforms provided

Annual leave flexible purchase/sell

Job summary

The Meadow care home in Muswell Hill is seeking a Kitchen Assistant (Relief/Bank) to join our catering team at MHA. The role involves supporting the Cook to deliver nutritious meals while maintaining a clean, safe kitchen aligned with residents’ dietary needs.

You will work to food safety standards and our values of care, respect and dignity, with a focus on teamwork and excellent service to residents. This is an on-site role at The Meadow with relief/bank hours.

Qualifications

• Basic food hygiene certificate is essential.
• Good communication and listening skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and priorities.

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.
• 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 certificate

Good communication

Teamwork

Flexible

Education

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

Job description

The Meadow care home in Muswell Hill is seeking a Kitchen Assistant (Relief/Bank) to join our catering team at MHA. The role involves supporting the Cook to deliver nutritious meals while maintaining a clean, safe kitchen aligned with residents’ dietary needs.

You will work to food safety standards and our values of care, respect and dignity, with a focus on teamwork and excellent service to residents. This is an on-site role at The Meadow with relief/bank hours.