Bank Kitchen Assistant

Bank Kitchen Assistant – The Amwell Care Home, Melton Mowbray | £12.21 per hour | Bank | Days

Take Responsibility, Learn, and Make a Real Contribution

At The Amwell Care Home, our kitchen team is at the heart of our residents’ daily lives. Every meal matters, and as a Bank Kitchen Assistant, you’ll play a key role in preparing, supporting, and maintaining a safe, high‑quality dining experience.

• £12.21 per hour
• Part‑time, 30 hours per week over 3 days (10‑hour shifts)
• Pension scheme
• Free onsite parking, paid DBS & uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on full‑time)
• Supportive, collaborative kitchen and care team
• Opportunities to develop culinary skills and gain hands‑on food experience
• Work in a professional, well‑equipped, modern kitchen environment

• Food Preparation:
  Assist with meal prep, helping the team get dishes ready efficiently and to a high standard.
• Kitchen Cleanliness:
  Keep your area and equipment clean and hygienic, ensuring a safe working environment.
• Delivery Handling:
  Receive, check, and store deliveries safely and correctly.
• Food Safety:
  Follow food hygiene and safety procedures, maintaining high standards.
• Storage & Organization:
  Keep supplies and equipment tidy, stored safely, and ready for use.
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with colleagues to support the smooth running of the kitchen.
• Professionalism:
  Act courteously and professionally, contributing to a positive, respectful workplace.
• Health & Safety:
  Follow safe working practices at all times.

Skills: Organised, attentive to detail, and able to follow instructions accurately.

Knowledge: Basic understanding of food safety and hygiene principles.

Experience: Previous kitchen or food preparation experience is helpful but not essential.

Teamwork: Able to work collaboratively, supporting the team and contributing positively.

Learning: Open to gaining new culinary skills and experience in a professional kitchen.

You’ll be joining a values‑led care home that’s part of the Care Concern Group, a family‑owned provider with over 130 care homes across the UK. We are committed to high‑quality care, hospitality, and support, guided by our core values:
Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness, Inclusivity. If you live by these principles and want a role where you can learn, contribute, and take responsibility, you’ll thrive at The Amwell.

Ready to support our kitchen team and make a difference?

Apply today and bring your enthusiasm, organisation, and willingness to learn to The Amwell Care Home where your role matters, every shift counts, and every meal makes a difference.