Kitchen Assistant - Care Home
About this role
Job Title: Kitchen Assistant – Care Home
Client Location: Austen House Care Home, Kilnsea Drive, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 3UJ
Agency: Supportive Bridge Staffing
Pay Rate: Up to £13.22 per hour
Hours: 32.00 hours per week (Permanent)
Shift: Day Shifts
Nourish Lives. Deliver Exceptional Hospitality.
At Supportive Bridge Staffing, we specialize in connecting dependable catering and hospitality professionals with premier healthcare providers across the UK. On behalf of our client, Barchester Healthcare, we are currently recruiting a dedicated Kitchen Assistant for their warm and welcoming Austen House Care Home in Reading.
If you take pride in supporting high-quality food preparation, keeping kitchen operations running smoothly, and contributing to a fulfilling dining experience for older adults, this 32-hour permanent role offers a truly rewarding career step.
About the Role
As a Kitchen Assistant, you will be an essential part of the care home’s hospitality team, ensuring residents enjoy nutritious, delicious meals served in a safe and hygienic environment.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Food Preparation & Service: Assisting the Chef and kitchen team in preparing fresh, nutritious meals and presenting dishes to high standards.
Kitchen Hygiene: Maintaining rigorous food safety and hygiene practices, including washing up, cleaning workstations, and proper storage of stock.
Resident Interaction: Engaging warmly with residents to understand their dietary preferences and enhance their overall daily dining experience.
Team Collaboration: Working closely with kitchen and care staff to ensure seamless mealtime operations.
About You
No formal qualifications are necessary—full training is provided! We are looking for a reliable, hardworking individual with a caring nature and great attention to detail.
Key Attributes:
Reliability & Standards: Strong commitment to maintaining high hygiene and food safety standards.
Personal Qualities: Caring, polite, dependable, and respectful when interacting with residents and colleagues.
Experience: Previous experience in a commercial kitchen or care setting is beneficial, but a positive, "can-do" attitude is what matters most.
Rewards Package & Benefits
Competitive Pay: Up to £13.22 per hour (32 hours/week permanent contract).
Learning & Development: Free comprehensive training programs to help you build catering skills and grow within the organisation.
Recognition & Rewards: Unlimited 'Refer a Friend' bonus scheme, 'Employee of the Month' rewards, and 'Long Service Awards'.
Perks & Wellbeing: Access to wellbeing support tools, plus a wide variety of retail discounts and savings.