Relief Kitchen Assistant – Nourish Residents' Meals

MHA; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday (including bank)

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Free DBS checks

Uniform provided

Counselling services

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

MHA is seeking a Relief Kitchen Assistant to join the Hampton Lodge care home in Southampton. You will assist the Cook with meal preparation, serving and maintaining a clean, safe kitchen in line with food safety standards.

Working in a resident-focused environment, you will support health and wellbeing through nutritious meals and cleanliness, with training provided where needed. A basic food hygiene certificate is essential.

Qualifications

• Basic food hygiene certificate required.
• 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 all 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 are available.
• Assist with laundry tasks for kitchen linen.
• Follow COSHH, food hygiene, health & safety and infection prevention requirements.
• Respect residents’ privacy, dignity and choice.

Skills

Good communication

Follow instructions

Attention to detail

Education

Basic food hygiene certificate

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

Job description

MHA is seeking a Relief Kitchen Assistant to join the Hampton Lodge care home in Southampton. You will assist the Cook with meal preparation, serving and maintaining a clean, safe kitchen in line with food safety standards.

Working in a resident-focused environment, you will support health and wellbeing through nutritious meals and cleanliness, with training provided where needed. A basic food hygiene certificate is essential.