St Mary's Care Homes
Kitchen Assistant
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Job Description: Bank Kitchen Assistant
Location: Castle Grange Care Home, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Job Type: 24 hours
Sponsorship: Not currently available
Join St Mary’s Care Group - Make Every Day Matter
At St Mary’s Care Group, we believe in delivering more than just care. Our values are rooted in dignity, respect, and a personalised approach that places each resident’s wellbeing, independence and choices at the heart of everything we do.
At Castle Grange, we know that the little things can make a big difference in someone’s day. That’s why we’re looking for a warm, enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to help bring colour and connection to life at our home in Scarborough.
You’ll be joining a team where compassion and empowerment go hand in hand, and where every colleague plays a vital part in improving the quality of life for those we care for.
If you’re passionate about helping others live well, and you love the idea of making every day more meaningful, this could be the 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 supportive
- Creative, enthusiastic, and able to motivate others
- Passionate about improving the lives of older people
- Able to work flexibly across some evenings and weekends
Previous experience in a care or activity setting is a bonus, but we’re just as interested in your personality and values.
What We Offer
Working at St Mary’s Care Group 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 happiness and empathy should be at the heart of care, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and help us make a real difference to the lives of residents at Castle Grange.
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