Kitchen Assistant (Newcastle upon Tyne | 29.5 hours per week | £12.25/hr)
Location: Park View Care Home, Feetham Avenue, Forest Hall
Type: Full-time | Salary: £12.25 per Hour | Closing Date: Thursday 16th October 2025
Job Overview
We’re recruiting a Kitchen Assistant to support a busy care home. The assistant will assist the Head Chef and Assistant Cook in preparing meals, vegetables, cakes, serving meals and pot washing. Additional duties may be requested as reasonably requested.
Role-specific Duties
* Prepare food items under the guidance of the Head Chef.
* Support the delivery and serving of food, if required.
* Understand the specific diets identified as required by residents, and share any dietary concerns with the Head Chef.
* Be responsible for understanding health and safety requirements.
* Implement action to meet and maintain cleaning standards.
* Follow legislative requirements and relative regulations.
* Be responsible for promoting and protecting the welfare of those individuals supported by the service.
Working With Others
* Develop effective working relationships with colleagues within the service.
* Maintain and develop relationships with residents loved ones.
Leading by Example
* Seek opportunities for personal and professional growth.
* Act as a role model for others and an ambassador for the service.
* Be professional, polite, and reasonable at all times.
Personal and Professional Development
* Understand the regulatory framework governing the service, including CQC requirements.
* Attend mandatory and other training as directed by management.
* Follow all policies and procedures relevant to the role.
* Embrace learning opportunities.
Essential Criteria
Good English (written and verbal).
Skills
* Communication skills to build rapport with residents, communicate effectively with them, and colleagues.
* Problem‑solving skills to adapt to and address situations quickly, develop solutions, and recognise/report situations requiring protection.
Previous Experience
Previous experience is not required.
Values-based Personal Qualities
* Working Together: Involve residents, families, external agencies, and colleagues; speak up when things go wrong.
* Respect and Dignity: Promote person-centred care and independence.
* Everybody Counts: Ensure no discrimination or exclusion, understand human rights, and enable individuals to voice concerns.
* Commitment to Quality of Care: Strive for quality, embrace constructive feedback, and seek opportunities for learning and improvement.
* Compassion: Show kindness, empathy, and understanding in all interactions.
* Improving Lives: Share ideas, focus on wellbeing, and improve outc
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