Kitchen Assistant

Join a team that genuinely cares.

At Parkview Residential Home, we're looking for a caring, reliable and hardworking Kitchen Assistant to support our busy kitchen team.

This isn't just another kitchen role. Every meal you help prepare contributes to the wellbeing of our residents and makes a real difference to their day.

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, take pride in cleanliness and enjoy being part of a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll be doing

Working alongside our Head Chef you will:

• Assist with preparing fresh meals and desserts for our residents.
• Help serve meals in a timely and friendly manner.
• Wash pots, utensils and kitchen equipment.
• Maintain exceptional standards of cleanliness throughout the kitchen.
• Complete daily cleaning schedules.
• Follow food hygiene and infection control procedures.
• Support stock rotation and organisation.
• Work closely with the care team to ensure residents receive the correct meals and special diets.
• Help create a warm, welcoming dining experience for our residents.

What we're looking for

We're looking for someone who is:

• Reliable and punctual.
• Hardworking with a positive attitude.
• Able to work well within a team.
• Happy working in a busy kitchen environment.
• Passionate about cleanliness and food hygiene.
• Caring and respectful towards older people.
• Flexible to work weekdays, weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis.

Previous kitchen experience is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.

A Food Hygiene Certificate would be advantageous.

Why join Parkview?

At Parkview Residential Home, we believe every member of staff plays an important role in delivering outstanding care.

You'll receive:

• Full induction and ongoing training.
• Supportive management team.
• Friendly family atmosphere.
• Opportunities to develop your skills.
• Free parking.
• Company pension.
• Uniform provided.
• Employee wellbeing support.

Important Information

As part of our safer recruitment process, successful applicants will be subject to:

• Enhanced DBS check.
• Employment references.
• Right to work checks.

Our recruitment process is fair, transparent and values-based in line with our recruitment policy.

Please note:

We do not offer sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK.

Apply today and become part of Team Parkview, where every role matters and every resident comes first.

Pay: £12.71-£13.02 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Free parking
• Store discount

Application question(s):

• Are you able to work additional or alternative shifts when required to support sickness, annual leave and the needs of the home?
• Are you able to work a flexible rota and understand that set days or set shifts cannot be guaranteed each week?

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (preferred)

Work Location: In person