Kitchen Assistant
Join Highgate Care, where kindness is key. We offer a person‑centred care environment at Crystal Court in Harrogate.
Location
Crystal Court, Pannal Green, Harrogate.
Job Type
Permanent, Full‑time, 40 hrs per week. Alternative weekends included.
Salary
£12.27 per hour.
Responsibilities
* Assist the cook with preparation of varied, nutritious meals for residents.
* Serve meals, ensuring respect for specific dietary requirements and dignity.
* Comply with statutory and legal requirements: HACCP, Health & Safety, COSHH, Environmental Health.
* Maintain a clean kitchen, following cleaning schedules and highest standards.
* Ensure kitchen equipment is safe, report faults to cook and caretaker.
* Unload, store and rotate stock to maintain freshness.
* Participate in team meetings and training sessions to support a friendly workplace.
Qualifications
* Warm, approachable, positivity.
* Organised, reliable, confident planning.
* Creative, enthusiastic, able to motivate others.
* Passionate about improving lives of older people.
* Willing to attend staff and resident meetings as required.
* Experience in a care setting is a bonus, but personality and values are key.
Benefits
* Friendly, supportive and welcoming workplace.
* Real opportunities for ongoing training and career progression.
* Meaningful impact in residents’ lives every day.
* Close‑knit team that values caring for each other as for residents.
Apply Now
If kindness and compassion are at the heart of care, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team at Crystal Court.
Highgate Care - Where Kindness Is Key
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