Assist the Head Chef or Cook in preparing, serving, and cleaning to ensure nutritious meals and a safe, hygienic kitchen and dining environment for residents. Main Responsibilities Food Preparation & Service * Assist with basic food prep: chopping vegetables, sandwiches, salads, light cooking as directed by the cook or chef * Prepare and serve meals, drinks, and snacks during set mealtimes including breakfast trays * Help with special diet meals (e.g. diabetic, pureed, cultural or texture‑modified diets) under supervision Care Home Kitchen & Dining Area Hygiene * Wash dishes, cores, utensils, trays, trolleys, pots and pans promptly after use; return equipment to storage * Undertake daily cleaning routines: wiping surfaces, sweeping and mopping floors, cleaning fridges, ovens, freezers, and serving areas * Immediately address spillages and hazards; ensure work surfaces and equipment are sanitized regularly Stock & Inventory * Receive, check, and safely store deliveries, following stock control * Monitor supply levels and report shortages or faulty equipment to the chef or manager Compliance & Training * Maintain high standards of personal hygiene and wear appropriate uniform/PPE as laid out by policy * Comply with food hygiene standards, Health & Safety, COSHH, and CQC regulations * Attend mandatory induction and refresher training sessions as required Communication & Teamwork * Work collaboratively as part of the catering team and across other departments to support smooth mealtime routines * Maintain confidentiality around resident information and monitor for resident feedback or concerns relevant to meals or service standards Skills & Experience * Basic experience in food prep, kitchen support, catering, or housekeeping roles preferred * Good communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work under direction in a team * Physical resilience: comfortable lifting, standing for periods, and performing routine kitchen tasks * Ability to follow hygiene, safety, and service procedures accurately