Kitchen Assistant
About this role
Kitchen Assistant – Heol Don Care Home (Cardiff)
Position: Kitchen Assistant
Location: Heol Don Care Home, Heol Don, Whitchurch, Cardiff, CF14 2AU
Rating: Carehome.co.uk Rating: 9.5 / 10
Salary: £13.10 - £14.10 per hour (depending on experience)
Contract Type: Permanent | Part-Time (Shifts typically 10:00 - 18:00 or 08:00 - 16:00)
About Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency
At Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, we take pride in connecting passionate food and hospitality professionals with premier care environments where dining is a true highlight of the day. We are proud to partner with Bupa to source a dedicated Kitchen Assistant for Heol Don Care Home. If you have a passion for food, a collaborative spirit, and want to help deliver exceptional dining experiences that make residents feel right at home, we want to hear from you.
The Role
As a Kitchen Assistant, you will act as the vital link between the main kitchen and our residents, helping our chef team plate delicious meals, prepare food trolleys, and bake tasty treats. You will ensure high standards of cleanliness, safety, and stock management across all food preparation areas.
Key Responsibilities:
Act as the welcoming bridge between the kitchen and our residents, helping serve meals and create enjoyable dining experiences.
Assist chefs with plating meals, preparing food trolleys, and maintaining immaculate, clean, and tidy kitchen preparation areas.
Monitor stock rotation and comply with company policies, adhering strictly to mandatory COSHH and HACCP guidelines.
Assist with catering for special events and seasonal activities, such as summer BBQs and Christmas parties.
What We Are Looking For
A genuine passion for food, backed by previous kitchen experience and a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
Excellent communication skills and a warm, approachable manner, with the ability to work smoothly alongside the wider kitchen and care home teams.
A caring disposition that cherishes the little moments and values making residents feel truly at home.
Note: Please be aware that this role is not at or above RQF Level 3 and is ineligible for sponsorship under the UK's Points-Based Immigration System.
Benefits & Rewards
Working through this partnership means you will gain access to Bupa's comprehensive wellbeing and financial benefits package:
My Healthcare: Free 24/7 access to support, advice, and treatment (including remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, and mental health support).
Annual Healthcare Allowance: Approximately £350 to redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products.
Wagestream: Early access to up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes when you need them.
Financial Security: Enhanced company sick pay scheme alongside competitive pension plans.
Work-Life Balance: 28 days holiday allowance, plus long-service rewards (extra holidays, cash, and ecards).
Perks: Free meals with every shift, interest-free annual travel loans for public transport season tickets, and gym/fitness discounts across the UK.
Family Support: Comprehensive parental leave options and a dedicated Menopause Plan.