Kitchen Assistant

Kitchen Assistant

Carebase

Permanent full time contract, 40 hours per week. Days, Weekdays and alternate weekends.

Salary: £12.50 per hour.

Location:

Histon, Cambridge

Closing Date: 11/02/2026

Work Schedule:

40 hours per week, Days, Weekdays and alternate weekends.

• £12.50 per hour
• Full time - 40 hours per week
• Weekday and alternate weekends
• Paid holiday
• Pension
• Staff recognition schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Refer a Friend bonus of up to £1000
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Comprehensive Training and Career Development
• A friendly and supportive working environment
• Dedicated mental health champions

As our Kitchen Assistant you will assist our Chef in preparing and cooking a variety of nutritious meals for our residents. An important part of your role will be to keep the kitchen clean, safe and tidy at all times whilst on shift. You will also help with serving meals and will interact with our residents on a daily basis - so you’ll be friendly, caring and kind whilst respecting our resident’s dignity at all times.

• You’ll need to understand and comply with statutory and legal requirements such as HACCP, Health & Safety, COSHH and Environmental Health.
• You’ll ensure that all kitchen equipment is in full, safe working order, immediately report any faults to the Chef and the Head Caretaker.

We’re looking for people who have a caring nature and want to work as part of an amazing team, surrounded by kindness and fun! For most of the roles in our vibrant care home, you don’t need specific qualifications or experience to be successful as full training is provided. What we do look for are individuals who share our sense of compassion, care about people’s comfort and happiness and want to make a positive difference to the lives of our treasured residents and team members.