Relief Kitchen Assistant - Nutritious Meals and Care

MHA; Falmouth; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Pension and life assurance

DBS checks and uniforms

Confidential counselling

Flexible annual leave

Blue Light Card discounts

Induction and development

Long service awards

Job summary

Langholme care home in Falmouth is seeking a reliable Kitchen Assistant to join our catering team on relief shifts. You will support the Cook to prepare, serve and clean up meals, helping deliver nutritious dishes for residents while keeping the kitchen safe and well organised.

You will work in line with food hygiene standards and MHA’s values of care, respect and dignity. The role offers a competitive hourly rate, 28 days holiday (pro-rata for part time), a strong pension, DBS checks, training

Qualifications

• A basic food hygiene certificate (essential).
• Previous experience of basic food preparation (desirable).
• Good communication and listening skills.
• The ability to follow instructions and prioritise tasks effectively.
• A positive, flexible approach to work.
• Sensitivity to the needs of older people and a commitment to quality service.
• Willingness to undertake training and development.
• A QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided.

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

Communication

Instruction following

Flexibility

Care for older people

Training willingness

Education

QCF Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Langholme care home in Falmouth is seeking a reliable Kitchen Assistant to join our catering team on relief shifts. You will support the Cook to prepare, serve and clean up meals, helping deliver nutritious dishes for residents while keeping the kitchen safe and well organised.

You will work in line with food hygiene standards and MHA’s values of care, respect and dignity. The role offers a competitive hourly rate, 28 days holiday (pro-rata for part time), a strong pension, DBS checks, training