Kitchen Assistant - West Yorkshire - Leeds
Posting date: | 12 August 2025 |
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Salary: | £12.21 per hour |
Additional salary information: | £12.21 |
Hours: | Part time |
Closing date: | 11 September 2025 |
Location: | LS6 2AE |
Remote working: | On-site only |
Company: | RHC 360 SOLUTIONS LTD |
Job type: | Temporary |
Job reference: | Kitchen Assistant - SUE - LS62AE |
Summary
Location: Grove Road, Headingley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS6 2AE
Shift Times: 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM (Flexible hours may be available)
Experience: Minimum of 1 to 2 years in a similar role
Job Description:
We are currently looking for a motivated and dedicated Kitchen Assistant to join our team at Wheatfields Hospice, a caring environment where we provide high-quality care to our residents. In this role, you will assist in food preparation, maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen, supporting meal service, and ensuring health and safety standards are met.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist in food preparation and meal service for residents
Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen and dining areas
Manage stock levels and assist with deliveries
Follow dietary requirements and meal preferences for residents
Ensure compliance with health and safety and food hygiene regulations
Support the team in creating a safe and enjoyable dining experience for all residents
Requirements:
A minimum of 1 to 2 years of experience in a kitchen assistant or similar role
Ability to work well within a team and independently
Strong attention to detail and a passion for food safety
Excellent communication skills and a caring attitude
Food Preparation: Assist with basic food prep, such as washing, peeling, chopping vegetables, and helping with simple cooking tasks under supervision.
Maintaining Cleanliness: Ensure that all kitchen areas, utensils, and equipment are kept clean and hygienic. This includes washing dishes, cleaning surfaces, and ensuring the kitchen meets health and safety standards.
Stock Management: Help with receiving deliveries and storing food items correctly. They may also assist with keeping track of stock levels and ensuring that food items are used before they expire.
Assisting with Meal Service: Help in serving food to residents in the care home, ensuring the correct food is provided to the right person, and at the right temperature.
Following Dietary Requirements: Ensure that meals are prepared according to specific dietary requirements or preferences of residents, like special diets or allergies.
Waste Management: Ensure that kitchen waste is disposed of properly and that recycling processes are followed.
Health & Safety: Follow all health and safety guidelines, including proper handling and storage of food, safe use of kitchen equipment, and adhering to the care home’s infection control procedures.
Team Support: Work with other kitchen staff, including chefs and kitchen managers, to ensure the kitchen runs smoothly.
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