Role: Kitchen Assistant
Location: Kingsthorpe Grange, 296 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe, NN2 8LT
Pay rate: From £12.71
Contracted Hours: Bank
About the role:
We are seeking a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to support our culinary team in delivering high-quality meals and maintaining a clean, organised kitchen within a Care Home environment. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about food service, eager to develop their skills in catering and food preparation, and committed to food safety standards. The successful candidate will play a vital part in ensuring smooth kitchen operations and excellent service delivery of nutritious meals for our patients, ensuring the highest standards of hygiene, safety, and service.
About us:
At St. Matthews Healthcare, we are committed to being an outstanding care provider and employer of choice. We live our values by inspiring Passion for Care and putting People First while fostering Positivity and Partnership to drive Progressive growth. We are proud to thrive in a culture that embraces and actively Pursues Diversity.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the preparation and serving of meals, snacks, and beverages
- Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen, dining areas, and equipment in line with health and safety regulations
- Support with basic food preparation tasks under the supervision of the cook or chef
- Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment, and ensure everything is stored properly
- Receive, unpack, and store food deliveries in accordance with food hygiene standards
- Ensure food is labelled and stored correctly to reduce waste and prevent contamination
- Follow all infection control policies and procedures, especially in a clinical environment
- Assist in serving meals to patients and ensuring dietary requirements are met
- Work collaboratively with kitchen staff, clinical teams, and support services
Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or qualifications required.
Requirements:
- Previous experience in a kitchen, catering, or hospitality role.
- Comfortable with Lone working
- Basic understanding of food hygiene and safety standards
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Willingness to undertake training, including food hygiene and health & safety courses
- Flexible and adaptable with a caring and respectful attitude toward patients
Desirable:
- Food Hygiene Level 2 Certificate
- Experience working in a hospital, care home, or healthcare setting
If you have the right skills and a positive attitude to help deliver high-quality care as a Kitchen Assistant at St Matthews Healthcare — we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and be part of a team that makes a real difference every day!
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Northampton, Northamptonshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- Please Do NOT apply if you require a certificate of sponsorship to work with us.
Experience:
- Nursing home: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
