Kitchen Assistant

Kitchen Assistant – The Mountains Care Home

Location: Libanus, Brecon, Powys
Pay: £12.35 per hour
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Hours: 35 hours per week
Shift Pattern: 08:00 – 18:00

• 3 days one week / 4 days the following week (rota basis)

Support Our Kitchen. Support Our Residents.

We\’re looking for a reliable and hardworking Kitchen Assistant to join the catering team at The Mountains Care Home, a specialist dementia and mental health nursing home set in the beautiful Brecon Beacons.

This is a hands-on role supporting our Cook and helping ensure meals are prepared and served in a clean, safe, and well-organised kitchen environment.

About The Mountains

The Mountains is a 50-bed nursing home providing high-quality care for older adults living with dementia, Alzheimer\’s, and mental health conditions. Our home has a strong family atmosphere, supported by a committed and friendly team.

Your Role

As a Kitchen Assistant, you\’ll play an important part in the day-to-day running of the kitchen. Duties will include:

• Supporting the Cook with day-to-day kitchen tasks
• Washing up, cleaning equipment, and maintaining kitchen hygiene
• Cleaning work surfaces, floors, and kitchen areas
• Assisting with basic food preparation as required
• Following food hygiene, infection control, and health & safety procedures
• Supporting the smooth running of meal services

What We\’re Looking For

Reliable, punctual, and willing to help
Able to work as part of a team and follow instructions
Experience in a kitchen or care environment preferred but not essential
Basic understanding of food hygiene and cleanliness (training provided)
Positive attitude and good attention to detail

What We Offer

£12.35 per hour
Permanent, full-time position
Structured rota with regular hours
Full induction and on-the-job training
Supportive team environment
DBS check paid for by the company