Care Kitchen Assistant — Serve Meals & Maintain Hygiene

St Philips Care Group; Coldstream (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Training and induction

Flexible scheduling

Refer a friend bonus £100

Pension option

Job summary

St Philips Care Group is recruiting a Kitchen Assistant to support the Cook and provide high-quality meals for residents. You will help with meal prep, serving, dining-room setup, and maintaining hygiene to a high standard.

You will work under the Cook/Assistant Cook, follow home policies, attend mandatory training, and contribute to a friendly, supportive environment. The role offers training, induction, and opportunities to develop within the St Philips Family across the UK.

Qualifications

• Maintain high hygiene standards and follow COSHH guidelines.
• Assist with preparation and serving of meals and beverages.
• Prepare dining room for serving, and clear tables after meals.
• Adhere to home policies and maintain records as required.
• Attend mandatory in-house training and develop through the role.

Responsibilities

• Accept reasonable duties delegated by the Cook/Assistant Cook.
• Assist with preparation and serving of meals and beverages as required.
• Prepare the dining room for serving of meals.
• Clear tables and ensure crockery and cutlery are washed and put away.
• Work in accordance with the home’s policies and maintain hygiene.
• Carry out kitchen duties ensuring high standards of hygiene and efficient resource use.
• Report issues raised by service users to the Cook or Care Centre Manager.
• Abide by policies and procedures and attend training as required.
• Understand COSHH issues and maintain cleanliness and records.

Skills

Hygiene

Meal preparation

Serving meals

Policy adherence

COSHH awareness

Job description

St Philips Care Group is recruiting a Kitchen Assistant to support the Cook and provide high-quality meals for residents. You will help with meal prep, serving, dining-room setup, and maintaining hygiene to a high standard.

You will work under the Cook/Assistant Cook, follow home policies, attend mandatory training, and contribute to a friendly, supportive environment. The role offers training, induction, and opportunities to develop within the St Philips Family across the UK.