Kitchen Assistant

Job description

Job details

• Kitchen Assistant
• 16 hours per week

The home

Situated in the quiet, close knit village of Elworth, Sandbach in Cheshire, St Stephens is a purpose built 40 bedded care home which provides specialist residential and nursing care to older people and people living with dementia.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist with basic food preparation, such as washing, peeling, chopping, and portioning ingredients.

Help prepare and serve meals and beverages to residents.

Wash dishes, utensils, cookware, and kitchen equipment.

Clean kitchen surfaces, floors, storage areas, and dining areas as required.

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

Ensure proper storage, rotation, and labeling of food items.

Assist with receiving and storing deliveries.

Dispose of waste safely and maintain recycling procedures.

Support the chef or cook in meeting residents' dietary needs, including special diets and allergies.

Report equipment faults, safety concerns, or shortages of supplies.

Help maintain accurate temperature and cleaning records where required.

What We Offer

• Ongoing professional development and leadership training
• Competitive hourly pay + pension scheme
• Supportive, friendly working environment
• Company pension scheme

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Elworth

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

£12.00 Per Hour

Published at

17-06-2026

Profession type

Bar Staff / Waiters and Waitresses

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English