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Kitchen Assistant
Location
Ack Lane East, Bramhall, SK7 2BY
Job Description
A Kitchen Assistant in a care home supports the preparation and delivery of meals to residents, ensuring that food is prepared, cooked, and served in a safe, clean, and efficient manner. They work under the supervision of a chef or cook and play a key role in maintaining high standards of hygiene and food safety.
Key Responsibilities:
• Food preparation: Assisting with basic food prep tasks such as peeling, chopping, or portioning ingredients.
• Meal service: Helping plate and serve meals to residents, ensuring dietary requirements and preferences are followed.
• Cleaning duties: Washing dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment; cleaning food preparation areas and maintaining general kitchen cleanliness.
• Stock management: Helping to unpack deliveries, store food items properly, and monitor stock levels.
• Following hygiene standards: Adhering to food safety and hygiene regulations (e.g., HACCP), including correct storage and handling of food.
• Supporting dietary needs: Assisting with preparation of modified diets (e.g., pureed, low-sodium, diabetic-friendly) under guidance from senior kitchen staff.
Skills and Qualities:
• Basic cooking and food prep knowledge
• Awareness of food hygiene and safety standards
• Teamwork and communication
• Efficiency and reliability
• Attention to cleanliness and detail
• Respect for confidentiality and residents’ needs
Start Date
August 2025
Application Form
Hourly Rate
£12.21 per hour
Kitchen assistants help ensure that residents receive nutritious, enjoyable meals in a timely and respectful manner—contributing directly to their health, comfort, and quality of life.