Kitchen Assistant

Job Summary

Position:
Kitchen Assistant at Broad Oak Manor Care Home, Arnold Lane, Sutton at Hone, Kent DA4 9HF
. Salary: £12.60 - £13.60 per hour. Full time 28 hours a week with flexible shift patterns 7am‑7pm or broken into 7am‑1pm, 1pm‑7pm. Flexible including weekend work. Experience ideal but not necessary. Must be flexible and able to work in a care kitchen.

• Act as the link between the main kitchen and residents.
• Assist chefs to plate meals, prepare food trolleys and keep preparation areas clean and tidy.
• Monitor stock rotation, comply with company policies and procedures following all mandatory COSHH and HACPP guidelines.
• Assist with catering for special events such as summer BBQs and Christmas parties.

• Passion for food with previous experience working in a kitchen.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Excellent service delivery at each meal and make residents feel at home.
• High standards in and around the home, ensuring residents enjoy a pleasant dining experience.
• Comfortable communicating with the wider kitchen and care home teams.

• My Healthcare – free access to 24/7 support, advice and treatment.
• Annual allowance redeemable against Bupa healthcare products approx. £350.
• Wagestream – early access to up to 40% of earned wages.
• 28 days holiday.
• Sick pay scheme on top of statutory sick pay.
• Long service rewards – e‑cards, extra holidays and money.
• Free meal on every shift.
• Interest‑free annual travel loan for public transport season tickets.
• Choice of Bupa pension plans.
• Parental leave and maternity plans.
• Access to discounts at gyms and fitness facilities across the UK.

Time Type: Part time
Job Area: Care Home - Facilities & Home Support
Location: Broad Oak Manor (Dartford)