Kitchen Assistant

Kitchen Assistant

Care in the Kitchen – Darcy House Care Home

Contract: Part Time • Salary: £12.21 per hour • Shift type: Days • Contracted hours: 27 hours per week

Our brand-new, luxury care home is located in the beautiful town of Matlock in Derbyshire. We provide personalised residential, nursing, dementia, palliative & nursing care for 78 residents.

We’re looking for a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to support our culinary team, ensuring the preparation and delivery of high‑quality meals, while maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment. This position will include alternate weekends.

What we offer:

• £12.21 per hour
• Pension
• Onsite parking
• Paid DBS
• Uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full-time contract)

Why this role matters

As Kitchen Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in our kitchen, helping to prepare delicious meals and keeping our workspace in top condition. Your efforts will ensure that every aspect of food preparation runs smoothly, contributing to the overall dining experience of our residents.

What you’ll do

• Assist in the preparation of food, helping to get meals ready efficiently and to a high standard.
• Maintain general cleanliness and tidiness in the kitchen area, including equipment and appliances, ensuring a hygienic environment.
• Receive, check, and safely store kitchen deliveries, ensuring that all items are properly accounted for and stored.
• Understand and implement safe food handling principles to ensure the highest standards of food safety are met.
• Follow cleaning procedures for different surfaces and equipment, ensuring everything is sanitized and well‑maintained.
• Ensure that all areas are well‑presented and maintained in good condition, contributing to a professional kitchen environment.
• Practice safe systems of work across a range of tasks to minimise risks and ensure a safe working environment.
• Understand and adhere to Health & Safety at Work legislation, always ensuring compliance and safety.
• Act in a professional and courteous manner at all times, fostering a positive and respectful workplace.
• Encourage and contribute to teamwork, supporting colleagues and working together effectively.
• Take responsibility for the safe and tidy storage of supplies and equipment, in line with your area of work.
• Read, understand, and adhere to company policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with all relevant guidelines.

Skills, knowledge & qualifications

• Organisational skills to manage tasks efficiently and maintain a clean and orderly kitchen.
• Basic understanding of food safety and handling principles.
• Attention to detail for ensuring cleanliness, proper food storage, and accurate handling of deliveries.
• Good communication skills to work effectively with kitchen staff and management.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, contributing to a positive and productive kitchen environment.

Desired experience

• Experience in a kitchen or food preparation role is advantageous but not essential.
• Familiarity with food handling and safety procedures is beneficial.

About us

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’re expanding rapidly and are committed to delivering high‑quality care and support to our residents. If you’re ready to take on a rewarding role in a growing and supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you.

We believe in delivering care to the highest standard, and our five core values guide everything we do: Trust | Respect | Passion | Kindness | Inclusivity. These values define who we are and underpin everything we do, from the smallest interaction to the most complex care. If you live by these principles, this is a place where you can belong and truly make a difference.

Bringing your enthusiasm and organisational skills to our kitchen, you will be key to delivering great dining experiences for our residents.