Kitchen Assistant

JOB SUMMARY

We're Hiring: Kitchen Assistant

Location: Holme Road, Eccleston, St Helens, WA10 5NW

Pay: £12.71 per hour

Hours: 30 hours per week

Job Type: Full-time

Eccleston Court a purpose built 54 bedded care home which provides specialist nursing care to older people and people living with dementia, situated in a quiet leafy residential area opposite a beautiful park in Eccleston, St Helens. The home aims to ensure residents receive quality care and enjoy nutritious, freshly prepared meals that support their health and well-being.

About the Role

We are looking for a reliable, hardworking and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to join our catering team at Eccleston Court. The successful candidate will support the kitchen staff in preparing and serving meals while maintaining high standards of cleanliness, food hygiene and kitchen safety.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the preparation of ingredients and basic food preparation.

• Support the kitchen team in preparing and serving meals for residents.

• Wash dishes, utensils, pots and kitchen equipment.

• Clean and maintain kitchen surfaces, floors and food preparation areas.

• Ensure all kitchen areas are kept clean, tidy and organised.

• Follow food hygiene, health and safety and infection control procedures.

• Assist with receiving, storing and organising food deliveries.

• Monitor kitchen supplies and report shortages when necessary.

• Follow safe food storage and stock rotation procedures.

• Help minimise food waste and maintain an efficient working kitchen.

• Work closely with the catering team to ensure meals are prepared and served on time.

What We're Looking For:

• Previous kitchen or catering experience is preferred.

• Understanding of basic food hygiene and kitchen safety.

• Good organisational and time-management skills.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

• Reliable, flexible and hardworking attitude.

• Good attention to detail.

• Applicants living locally to Eccleston Court are preferred.

Apply Now! Join the team at Eccleston Court and help us provide residents with enjoyable meals in a clean, safe and welcoming dining environment.

Please note: We do not offer visa sponsorship or visa transfers. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.