Kitchen Assistant - Bank - Care Home

Kitchen Assistant – Bank

Location: Newington Court Care Home (Keycol Hill, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 7LG)

Pay: £14.80 per hour

Shift: Days (Flexible Bank Contract)

About the Role

Are you a reliable, food-passionate individual seeking a flexible day-shift role with strong bank pay (£14.80/hr) where your kitchen support directly contributes to resident health and wellbeing?

At Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, we are currently recruiting a Bank Kitchen Assistant on behalf of Barchester Healthcare to join the catering and hospitality team at Newington Court Care Home in Sittingbourne, Kent.

In this vital catering support role, you will assist the Head Chef and kitchen team in preparing nutritious meals, maintaining kitchen hygiene standards, and delivering an outstanding dining experience for residents. Stepping in on a casual basis to cover planned or unplanned staff absences, your dedication in the kitchen helps ensure our residents enjoy high-quality hospitality every single day.

Key Responsibilities

• Food Preparation Support: Assist chefs with basic food prep, beverage making, and serving meals according to dietary requirements and care plans.

• Kitchen Hygiene & Sanitation: Clean kitchen equipment, wash dishes, operate commercial dishwashers, and keep food preparation surfaces spotlessly clean.

• Food Safety Compliance: Adhere strictly to Food Hygiene regulations, COSHH guidelines, and health & safety standards in the kitchen environment.

• Dining Experience & Interaction: Support meal distribution and engage warmly with residents during dining hours to enhance their overall mealtime experience.

• Flexible Bank Cover: Step in on day shifts as needed to cover annual leave, sickness, or peak home catering demands.

About You

• Attributes: Reliable, considerate, caring, and dedicated to maintaining exceptional kitchen standards.

• Experience: Formal qualifications are not essential! Previous kitchen, catering, or commercial food prep experience is helpful, but full training will be provided.

• Skills: Good practical abilities, strong attention to detail, and a collaborative team attitude.

• Mindset: Flexible with work patterns and passionate about making a positive difference in a care home setting.

Rewards & Benefits

• Competitive Bank Pay: Premium rate of £14.80 per hour.

• Schedule Flexibility: Casual day-shift contract allowing you to work around your personal commitments.

• Free Continuous Learning: Access free professional catering, food hygiene, and hospitality training supported by a leading UK care provider.

• Career Growth: Potential opportunities to transition into a permanent role or participate in Barchester’s annual Hospitality Awards.