24 Hours per Week
Location: Churston, Brixham, Devon
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Shift: 8am – 2pm
Working Pattern: 4 shifts per week
About the Role
We are recruiting a friendly and reliable Kitchen Assistant to join a welcoming 30-bed residential care home in the beautiful Churston area of Brixham.
As a Kitchen Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting the kitchen team to provide fresh, nutritious and appealing meals for our residents. You will help ensure the kitchen operates efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and safety.
Working 24 hours per week across 4 shifts, from 8am to 2pm, you will assist with food preparation, serving meals, washing up and maintaining a clean and organised kitchen environment.
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys working as part of a team and takes pride in helping create a positive dining experience for older people.
About the Home
30-bed residential care home
Located in Churston, Brixham
Warm and welcoming environment
Strong focus on resident wellbeing and person-centred care
Supportive and dedicated team
Comfortable surroundings designed around residents' needs
High standards of food, hygiene and resident care
Key Responsibilities
Assist the cook and wider kitchen team with daily food preparation
Help prepare and serve meals and refreshments to residents
Support with plating and presentation of meals
Wash dishes, utensils and kitchen equipment
Keep kitchen areas clean, tidy and hygienic
Follow food hygiene, health and safety procedures
Assist with stock rotation and storage of food supplies
Dispose of waste appropriately
Help maintain a safe and organised kitchen environment
Support the team to provide residents with a positive mealtime experience
Candidate Requirements
Previous experience in a kitchen, catering or care environment is preferred but not essential
Basic understanding of food hygiene is desirable
A friendly, reliable and hardworking approach
Good standards of cleanliness and personal hygiene
Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Good organisation and time-management skills
Willingness to follow food safety and health & safety procedures
A caring and respectful attitude towards older people
Benefits & Perks
£12.71 per hour
24-hour part-time contract
4 shifts per week
8am–2pm shifts
Supportive and friendly team environment
Rewarding role within a residential care setting
Opportunity to make a positive difference to residents' daily lives
To Apply
Please contact Myles on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) to discuss this opportunity
Salary description
£12.71 - £12.71 per hour