Kitchen Assistant

Job description

We are looking for a Kitchen Assistant to join our Winifred Dell Care Home in Brentwood, Essex . You will become part of a compassionate and welcoming team providing physical, emotional, and social support and most importantly outstanding meal experiences for the people living in our care home. Your dedication, reliability and support will make a difference every day.

Excelcare is a family-owned care home group established for over 34 years. We provide the highest standards of care to older people with a range of needs including dementia, physical disabilities, and mental health issues.

Salary: £13.45 per hour

30 hours a week

8am - 6pm X 3 times a week between Monday and Sunday

You will be required to work alternate weekends (Saturday AND Sunday)

About the role:

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will be required to assist the Chef to prepare and cook nutritious, healthy meals using fresh ingredients for the people living in our care home

Work to scheduled meal plans paying attention to individual dietary requirements

Always maintain excellent standards of hygiene

Work in a fast-paced environment and support at mealtimes with the dining experience

Respecting choice and preferences of the people we care for

Check kitchen equipment and report any concerns or faults to the Chef.

Understanding of Health & Safety, particularly in respect of Basic Food Hygiene, COSHH, safe moving and Handling and working within guidelines relating to cross infection

What we are looking for from you:

Experience of working in a commercial kitchen for large numbers.

A passion for preparing and cooking fresh, tasty, home-made menu options.

A Level 2 qualification would be desirable or considerable experience in a catering environment.

Excellent interpersonal skills as you will be involved in meaningful engagement with our residents to ensure they receive a high standard meal-time experience and are offered choice.

Attention to required food standards and health and safety requirements.

What we offer in return for your hard work:

28 Days holiday including bank holidays

Free on-site parking*

Enhancement to pay on bank holidays

Refer a Friend Scheme rewarding £500 for every person you refer

DBS certificate paid by Excelcare*

Comprehensive induction programme

Funded qualifications via the apprenticeship programme (where required)

Paid uniform

Employee of the month - £100 for outstanding contribution

Team appreciation week

Blue Light Card reimbursement – where ...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Brentwood

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-11-2026

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