Kitchen Assistant

Catering and Hospitality - Yarnley House Care Home

Contract: Full Time

Salary: £11.50 Per Hour

Shift Type: Dayshift

Contracted hours: 32

Our brand-new, luxury service is set in the small village of Crow, which is very close to Ringwood. We provide quality Residential, Dementia, Nursing and Respite care for 72-residents.

We’re looking for an experienced Kitchen Assistant with the flexibility and skills to step in as a Relief Chef when required. This dual role is essential in supporting our culinary team to ensure the preparation and delivery of high-quality meals while maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment.

Why This Role Matters
As a Kitchen Assistant and Relief Chef, you’ll play a key role in our kitchen’s smooth operation. Your versatility will ensure that residents enjoy delicious, nutritious meals daily, and your ability to cover for the chef when needed will contribute to consistent service.

What You’ll Do

• Food Preparation: Assist in preparing meals and snacks, ensuring efficiency and high standards. Step in as the chef to manage meal preparation and kitchen operations when needed.
• Kitchen Cleanliness: Maintain cleanliness and hygiene throughout the kitchen, including equipment, appliances, and surfaces.
• Delivery Handling: Receive, check, and safely store kitchen deliveries, ensuring all items are accounted for and properly stored.
• Menu Execution: Prepare meals according to set menus and dietary requirements when covering for the chef, ensuring variety and quality.
• Health & Safety Compliance: Adhere to food safety and health regulations, maintaining a safe working environment at all times.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with the chef and other kitchen staff to ensure a seamless operation, including adapting to the needs of residents.
• Resident Engagement: Help create a positive dining experience by understanding and catering to residents’ preferences and dietary needs.

What You’ll Bring

• Kitchen Experience: Proven experience as a kitchen assistant and the ability to step confidently into a chef’s role when needed.
• Culinary Skills: Basic cooking knowledge and the ability to prepare and present meals to a high standard.
• Organizational Ability: Strong multitasking and time-management skills to maintain a well-run kitchen.
• Team Spirit: A cooperative, positive approach to supporting your colleagues and contributing to the wider care home environment.
• Food Safety Knowledge: Familiarity with food hygiene and safety practices, ensuring compliance at all times.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to cover shifts and take on additional responsibilities when required.

Why Join Us?
Our care home is part of the Care Concern Group, a family-owned care provider with close to 80 homes across the UK. We are committed to creating exceptional living environments for our residents and fostering a supportive, enjoyable workplace for our team.

If you have the experience, flexibility, and dedication to make a meaningful impact in our kitchen, we’d love to hear from you.

Ready to bring your skills and passion to our care home? Apply today!

Benefits

• £11.50 per hour
• Contracted to 32 hours per week 
• Pension
• Onsite Parking
• Paid DBS
• Uniform Provided
• 5.6 Weeks Annual Leave (Based on a full-time contract)