Overview
Kitchen Assistant role at Care Concern Group. Contract: Full Time. Salary: £12.21 per hour. Shift Type: Days. Contracted hours: 36 hours per week. Location: Portcanna, Cardiff. This luxury care home provides Nursing and Residential care for 69 residents in a refined environment. We’re looking for a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to support the culinary team with high-quality meals and a clean, safe kitchen. The candidate will be required to work alternate weekends and Bank Holidays.
What We Offer
* £12.21 per hour
* Pension
* Onsite Parking
* Paid DBS
* Uniform Provided
* 5.6 Weeks Annual Leave (Based on a full-time contract)
Why This Role Matters
As Kitchen Assistant, you’ll help prepare delicious meals and maintain a clean kitchen, ensuring smooth food preparation and a high-quality dining experience for residents.
What You’ll Do
* Food Preparation: Assist in the preparation of food, helping to get meals ready efficiently and to a high standard.
* Kitchen Cleanliness: Maintain general cleanliness and tidiness in the kitchen area, including equipment and appliances, ensuring a hygienic environment.
* Delivery Handling: Receive, check, and safely store kitchen deliveries, ensuring items are properly accounted for and stored.
* Food Safety: Understand and implement safe food handling principles to ensure the highest standards of food safety were met.
* Cleaning Procedures: Follow cleaning procedures for different surfaces and equipment, ensuring everything is sanitized and well-maintained.
* Presentation: Ensure areas are well-presented and maintained in good condition, contributing to a professional kitchen environment.
* Safe Work Practices: Practice safe systems of work across a range of tasks to minimize risks and ensure a safe working environment.
* Health & Safety: Understand and adhere to Health and Safety at Work legislation, ensuring compliance and safety.
* Professionalism: Act in a professional and courteous manner at all times.
* Team Collaboration: Encourage teamwork and support colleagues to work effectively.
* Storage: Take responsibility for the safe and tidy storage of supplies and equipment.
* Policy Adherence: Read, understand, and adhere to company policies and procedures.
Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications
* Organizational skills to manage tasks efficiently and maintain a clean kitchen
* Basic understanding of food safety and handling principles
* Keen attention to detail for cleanliness, proper food storage, and deliveries
* Good communication skills to work effectively with kitchen staff and management
* Ability to work as part of a team
Desired Experience
* Previous experience in a kitchen or food preparation role is advantageous but not essential
* Familiarity with food handling and safety procedures is beneficial
About Us
You’ll be joining a values-led care home that’s part of the Care Concern Group, a family-owned provider with over 100 care homes across the UK. We’re expanding rapidly and are committed to delivering high-quality care and support to our residents. Our five core values guide everything we do: Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness, Inclusivity. We live by these principles in every interaction and aim to create a place where you can belong and make a difference.
If you’re ready to support a busy kitchen team and contribute to high-quality meals, we’d love to hear from you.
Core Values: Trust | Respect | Passion | Kindness | Inclusivity
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