Kitchen Assistant - Care Home
About this role
Job Title: Kitchen Assistant – Care Home
Client Location: Westgate House Care Home, 178 Romford Road, Forest Gate, Newham, E7 9HY
Agency: Supportive Bridge Staffing
Pay Rate: £13.21 per hour
Hours: 20.00 hours per week (Permanent)
Shift: Day Shifts
Permanent Part-Time Day Shifts. Essential Hospitality Support. Rewarding Environment.
At Supportive Bridge Staffing, we specialize in connecting dedicated catering and support professionals with leading healthcare providers across the UK. On behalf of our client, Barchester Healthcare, we are currently recruiting a conscientious Kitchen Assistant to join the permanent hospitality team at Westgate House Care Home in Forest Gate, Newham.
If you are looking for a permanent 20-hour part-time day role where you can support a skilled culinary team, ensure top food hygiene standards, and help deliver wholesome, nutritious dining experiences to older adults, this position offers an ideal environment to grow your hospitality career.
About the Role
As a Kitchen Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the kitchen staff and chef team in the daily delivery of high-quality food and beverage services across the care home.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Food Preparation & Kitchen Support: Assisting the chefs with basic food preparation, plating, and meal presentation according to resident preferences.
Hygiene & Sanitation: Maintaining high standards of cleanliness across kitchen surfaces, washing equipment, and managing waste in compliance with food safety protocols.
Dining Service Assistance: Helping set up dining areas, supporting mealtime logistics, and ensuring dining spaces remain welcoming.
Resident Interaction: Engaging warmly with residents during service times to help deliver a positive and satisfying hospitality experience.
About You
We are seeking a dependable, hardworking, and caring team player who takes pride in maintaining immaculate kitchen standards.
Key Requirements:
Experience: Formal qualifications are not required—prior experience in a commercial kitchen, catering, or care setting is beneficial but not essential.
Personal Attributes: Reliable, attentive to detail, and polite, with a genuinely caring attitude towards older adults.
Teamwork: Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a bustling kitchen environment.
Rewards Package & Benefits
Competitive Pay: £13.21 per hour (20 hours/week permanent day contract).
Learning & Development: Free continuous training and skill enhancement programs across all roles.
Recognition & Rewards: 'Employee of the Month' awards, 'Long Service Awards', and an unlimited 'Refer a Friend' bonus scheme.
Savings & Wellbeing: Access to employee wellbeing support tools alongside a broad range of retail and leisure discounts.