Relief Kitchen Assistant - Nourish & Support Residents

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

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday including bank

Pension scheme and life assurance

Free DBS checks and uniforms

Counselling and chaplaincy support

Flexible options to buy/sell annual le

Discounts via Blue Light Card and Viv!

Induction and ongoing development

Long service awards

Job summary

The Meadow care home in Muswell Hill is part of MHA, seeking a reliable Kitchen Assistant (Relief) to support the catering team with meal preparation and basic kitchen duties.

You will help the Cook, maintain hygiene, follow safety standards and assist with laundry while ensuring residents receive nutritious meals in a clean, welcoming kitchen environment. DBS checks and training are provided as needed.

Qualifications

• Basic food hygiene certificate is essential.
• Experience in basic food preparation is desirable.
• Good communication and listening skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and prioritise tasks.
• Positive, flexible approach to work.
• Sensitivity to the needs of older people and commitment to quality service.
• Willingness to undertake training and development.
• QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care is desirable but not essential.

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 hygiene

Food preparation experience

Communication skills

Follow instructions

Flexible approach

Care for older people

Willingness to training

QCF Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care

Education

QCF Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

The Meadow care home in Muswell Hill is part of MHA, seeking a reliable Kitchen Assistant (Relief) to support the catering team with meal preparation and basic kitchen duties.

You will help the Cook, maintain hygiene, follow safety standards and assist with laundry while ensuring residents receive nutritious meals in a clean, welcoming kitchen environment. DBS checks and training are provided as needed.