About The Role
Clifton Hall Care Home (Lime Trees) opened in April 2026!
Residential | Dementia | Respite | Day Care
At Yorkare Homes we believe in offering more than just a place to live – we provide a true home.
Nestled in the vibrant suburb of York, our care home offers a warm, welcoming environment where residents feel part of a close-knit community. We combine exceptional care with all the comforts of home to create a space where everyone feels valued, supported, and connected.
In readiness for increasing resident numbers we are currently recruiting for a…
Kitchen Assistant
40 hours per week, shifts will be 7:30am-6:30pm including weekend working work
Using fresh ingredients and produce and working with the residents to ensure they are provided with a tasty, safe, nutritious and varied top quality menu.
It is essential that all our staff are;
Flexible, caring and compassionate.
Positive, self-motivated and organised.
Willing to undertake any training necessary to develop skills and competency relevant to the role.
Sensitive to the needs of others.
An active team player and must be able to work on own initiative.
Possess good communication skills with colleagues, residents and visitors.
Overview of Job Description: Kitchen Assistant
1. Kitchen Duties: Under the direction of the Chef to assist in kitchen tasks connected with the preparation, cooking, presentation and serving of meals and beverages whilst ensuring the highest quality of service as required by the residents and Management of the home
2. To ensure that a good standard of hygiene and cleanliness be maintained throughout the kitchen and dining area, as set by the Health and Hygiene Authorities and the Management of the home.
3. To carry out general kitchen and dining room duties, such as setting tables, washing up and serving meals to residents.
4. To report and record in an appropriate manner any information to be considered important.
5. Servery duties including basic meal preparation (Toast/Porridge/Eggs/Sandwiches etc) serving meals, tidying and cleaning tables etc
6. May include at times taking meals to Residents rooms and tidying away once finished.
7. May be required to carry out the Tea round – taking the tea/coffee trolley around the floor room to room asking residents what they would like
In return the company will offer you:
Competitive rates of pay
Great work-life balance; working days with alternate weekends
Free Uniform
Fully comprehensive training and development support from our in-house trainer
Career Progression
Free enhanced DBS check*
Bonus for working Christmas
Staff recognition awards
Rewards App
Health Scheme
Working with a fantastic team of friendly, supportive, like-minded individuals
If you are driven by quality and looking to work with in a friendly, outstanding and progressive environment – apply today.
“We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We particularly encourage applications from individuals from groups that are under-represented in our workforce, including people from ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals.”
* Fee will be recouped should you leave within your probation period.