Highgate Care
Kitchen Assistant
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Job Description: Kitchen Assistant
Location: Springfield Manor, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours per week, includes alternative weekends)
Salary: £12.77
Sponsorship: Not currently available
Join Highgate Care - Where Kindness Is Key
At Highgate Care, kindness isn’t just something we talk about, it’s the foundation of everything we do. As a small and compassionate care group, we pride ourselves on offering truly person-centred care, where every resident is valued, supported, and able to thrive. We believe in celebrating individuality, promoting dignity and above all, living by our core value: Kindness Is Key.
We’re currently looking for a Kitchen Assistant to join the team at Springfield Manor, Stoke-On-Trent. If you’re someone who naturally brings warmth, energy and creativity wherever you go, and you love the idea of making each day meaningful for our residents, this could be the perfect role for you.
What You’ll Be Doing
As our Kitchen Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in enriching the lives of residents by:
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- Assisting the Cook with the preparation of varied, nutritious meals for the residents.
- Helping with the serving of meals for residents, being understanding of any specific food requirements and ensuring everyone is treated with respect, dignity and given choice.
- Understanding and complying with statutory and legal requirements such as HACCP, Health & Safety, COSHH, Environmental Health, to maintain a safe environment throughout the home.
- Cleaning and tidying all areas of the kitchen with the correct products following instruction and guidance contained in the cleaning schedules ensuring the Care Home is always cleaned to the highest standards.
- Ensuring that all kitchen equipment is in full, safe working order, immediately reporting any faults to the Cook and the Caretaker.
- Receiving and unloading new stock, storing appropriately and rotating current stock correctly to maintain optimum freshness of all foodstuff.
- Working as an integral part of the team, contributing to meetings and training sessions as required ensuring that the Care Home is a friendly and supportive working environment.
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What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking someone who is:
- Warm, approachable, and brimming with positivity
- Organised, reliable, and confident in planning.
- Creative, enthusiastic, and able to motivate others
- Passionate about improving the lives of older people
- Willing to participate in Staff and Resident meetings as and when required
- Previous experience in a care setting is a bonus, but we’re just as interested in your personality and values
What We Offer
Working at Highgate Care means being part of something special. You’ll enjoy:
- A friendly, supportive, and welcoming workplace
- Real opportunities for ongoing training and career progression
- A chance to make a meaningful impact in people’s lives every day
- A valued role within a close-knit team that cares as much about each other as we do our residents
If you believe that kindness and compassion should be at the heart of care, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and be part of our team at Springfield Manor that makes each day brighter for our residents
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