Relief Kitchen Assistant — Caring Meals & Hygiene

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

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Pension scheme

DBS checks

Uniforms

Employee assistance

Job summary

Chapel Fields care home in Frodsham is seeking a Kitchen Assistant (Relief) to join the catering team at MHA. You will support the Cook to prepare and serve nutritious meals while maintaining a clean, safe kitchen aligned with residents’ dietary needs and MHA values.

You will work in a supportive environment, following food safety standards and contributing to residents’ health and wellbeing. Training and ongoing development are provided.

Qualifications

• Essential: basic food hygiene certificate.
• Desirable: experience in basic food preparation.
• Good communication and listening skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and prioritise tasks.

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 supplies of cleaning materials are available.
• Assist with laundry tasks for kitchen linen.
• Follow COSHH, food hygiene, health & safety and infection prevention rules.
• Respect residents’ privacy, dignity and choice.
• Attend training, supervision and staff meetings.

Skills

Basic food hygiene certificate

Food preparation

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexible approach

Education

QCF Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Chapel Fields care home in Frodsham is seeking a Kitchen Assistant (Relief) to join the catering team at MHA. You will support the Cook to prepare and serve nutritious meals while maintaining a clean, safe kitchen aligned with residents’ dietary needs and MHA values.

You will work in a supportive environment, following food safety standards and contributing to residents’ health and wellbeing. Training and ongoing development are provided.