Kitchen Assistant (Relief) based at Stones Place, Lincoln

MHA • Lincoln, NE

11d • Onsite

About The Position

MHA is seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to support the catering team at Stones Place, a care home in Lincoln. The role supports the Cook in preparing and serving nutritious, well-presented meals that meet residents’ dietary needs, while maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming kitchen. The work is carried out in accordance with food safety standards and MHA’s values of care, respect and dignity.

This is a relief role with 0 hours per week, paid at £13.45 per hour. MHA is currently considering candidates who live within approximately 15 miles of the service, while inviting people farther away to discuss whether the commute is manageable. Training and development are provided. Where a Standard or Enhanced DBS check is required, the successful candidate must join and maintain membership of the DBS Update Service. MHA pays for the DBS check and provides a payroll payment equivalent to the standard annual Update Service subscription fee.

Stones Place is described as a country-house-style care home in a peaceful woodland setting. Colleagues work together to provide thoughtful, person-centred residential care and foster residents’ dignity, independence and sense of belonging.

Requirements

• A basic food hygiene certificate is essential.
• Good communication and listening skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and prioritise tasks effectively.
• A positive and flexible approach to work.
• Sensitivity to the needs of older people and commitment to quality service.
• Willingness to undertake training and development.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience of basic food preparation is desirable.
• A QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care is desirable but not essential; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Support the Cook with food preparation and meal service.
• Wash up and store crockery and utensils safely.
• Keep kitchen areas clean and tidy in accordance with cleaning schedules and the Food Safety Manual.
• Dispose of waste food safely and hygienically.
• Ensure adequate supplies of cleaning and washing-up materials are available.
• Assist with laundry tasks for kitchen linen.
• Follow COSHH, food hygiene, health and safety, and infection prevention requirements.
• Respect residents’ privacy, dignity and choices.
• Attend training, supervision, appraisals and staff meetings as required.

Benefits

• 28 days’ holiday including bank holidays, pro rata for part-time work, with an option to buy annual leave.
• Strong pension scheme and life assurance.
• Free DBS checks and uniforms.
• Confidential counselling, chaplaincy support and access to a hardship fund.
• Options to buy or sell annual leave and family-friendly policies.
• Discounts through the Blue Light Card, Health Service Discounts and the Vivup app.
• Full induction and ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Long service awards.
• Payment through payroll equivalent to the standard annual DBS Update Service subscription fee, where a DBS check is required.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed