Job Description
Kitchen Assistant – Part Time – 30-Bed Care Home – Churston, Brixham – AV2038B
24 Hours per Week
Location: Churston, Brixham, Devon
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Shift: 8am – 2pm
Working Pattern: 4 shifts per week
About the Role
We are recruiting a friendly and reliable Kitchen Assistant to join a welcoming 30-bed residential care home in the beautiful Churston area of Brixham.
As a Kitchen Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting the kitchen team to provide fresh, nutritious and appealing meals for our residents. You will help ensure the kitchen operates efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and safety.
Working 24 hours per week across 4 shifts, from 8am to 2pm, you will assist with food preparation, serving meals, washing up and maintaining a clean and organised kitchen environment.
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys working as part of a team and takes pride in helping create a positive dining experience for older people.
About the Home
- 30-bed residential care home
- Located in Churston, Brixham
- Warm and welcoming environment
- Strong focus on resident wellbeing and person-centred care
- Supportive and dedicated team
- Comfortable surroundings designed around residents' needs
- High standards of food, hygiene and resident care
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the cook and wider kitchen team with daily food preparation
- Help prepare and serve meals and refreshments to residents
- Support with plating and presentation of meals
- Wash dishes, utensils and kitchen equipment
- Keep kitchen areas clean, tidy and hygienic
- Follow food hygiene, health and safety procedures
- Assist with stock rotation and storage of food supplies
- Dispose of waste appropriately
- Help maintain a safe and organised kitchen environment
- Support the team to provide residents with a positive mealtime experience
Candidate Requirements
- Previous experience in a kitchen, catering or care environment is preferred but not essential
- Basic understanding of food hygiene is desirable
- A friendly, reliable and hardworking approach
- Good standards of cleanliness and personal hygiene
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Good organisation and time-management skills
- Willingness to follow food safety and health & safety procedures
- A caring and respectful attitude towards older people
Benefits & Perks
- £12.71 per hour
- 24-hour part-time contract
- 4 shifts per week
- 8am–2pm shifts
- Supportive and friendly team environment
- Rewarding role within a residential care setting
- Opportunity to make a positive difference to residents' daily lives
To Apply
Please contact Myles on or email to discuss this opportunity.
Kitchen Assistant in Devon employer: Avon Search & Selection Ltd
Join a compassionate team at our newly owned boutique retirement home in the serene village of Little Dunham, Norfolk, where we prioritise personalised, high-quality care for our residents. Enjoy a friendly and relaxed work culture that fosters community spirit, alongside opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment dedicated to enhancing the lives of those we care for. With competitive pay and a commitment to employee well-being, this role offers a meaningful career in a picturesque setting.
Contact Details:
Avon Search & Selection Ltd Recruitment Team
