Kitchen Assistant|Paid Breaks|20 hours per week

Surecare Group has been providing general nursing care for our residents since 2003. Our homes operate under our ethos ‘Care, Quality & Compassion’ which is at the heart of everything we do, and are guided by five core values that shape every shift: Kind, Courageous, Curious, Accountable and Respectful.

Brocklehurst Nursing Home is seeking for a dedicated and reliable Kitchen Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will support the kitchen team in providing a high standard of food preparation, hygiene, and service to meet the needs of our residents.

This role requires flexibility to work 8:00am–6:00pm shifts on a rota basis, in line with the operational needs of the home. Applicants must be able to work the advertised shift pattern and we are unable to guarantee specific days or tailor the rota around individual availability. Please ensure you can meet the required shift pattern before applying.

Benefits:

• Company Pension
• Free On-site parking
• Paid Breaks
• Supportive and friendly working environment

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the preparation of food under the direction of the Cook/Chef.
• Wash, peel, chop, and prepare ingredients as required.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen, including work surfaces, utensils, and equipment.
• Wash dishes, pots, pans, and other kitchen equipment promptly and thoroughly.
• Dispose of waste and recycling in line with company policies and local regulations.
• Support the team with stock rotation, storage, and ensuring ingredients are fresh.
• Follow all Health & Safety, COSHH, and food hygiene regulations at all times.
• Assist with basic cooking tasks where appropriate.
• Report any equipment faults or hazards to the Cook/Chef immediately.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Previous experience as kitchen assistant is essential, particularly in a care home environment.
• Basic understanding of food hygiene and safety practices.
• Minimum of one year’s experience in commercial or institutional catering.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Good time management and organisational skills.
• Satisfactory Enhanced DBS check

Work remotely:

• No

We appreciate your interest in joining our team. While we appreciate all applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We hope you feel you could be our next team member.

Pay: £12.71 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 per week

Application question(s):

• Tell me a little about yourself and why you have applied for the role?
• Do you have Food Hygiene Level 2 certificate?
• What experience do you have working in a kitchen especially in a care home setting?
• Are you authorised to work in the UK? Please provide details of your right to work.
• Are you able to work the advertised 8:00am–6:00pm shift pattern on a rota basis, including varying days in line with the operational needs of the home?

Work Location: In person