Job Purpose To support the kitchen team in preparing, serving, and delivering nutritious, high-quality meals to residents while maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness, food safety, and hygiene. The Kitchen Assistant plays an important role in ensuring residents enjoy a safe, pleasant dining experience that meets their dietary and individual needs.MUST HAVE ENHANCED DBS.Key Responsibilities Assist with basic food preparation such as peeling, chopping, portioning, and plating meals Help prepare drinks, snacks, and special dietary meals as directed Serve meals to residents in dining areas or deliver to rooms when required Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment promptly and safely Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in all kitchen and food storage areas Follow food safety procedures in line with HACCP and care home policies Store food correctly and monitor stock rotation (FIFO) Dispose of waste safely and keep workspaces tidy Support stock control and inform supervisors when supplies are low Work cooperatively with kitchen and care staff to meet residents needs Treat residents with dignity, respect, and kindness at all times Person Specification Essential: Basic knowledge of food hygiene and safety Good communication and teamwork skills Reliable, punctual, and able to work shifts/weekends Caring and respectful attitude toward older people Ability to follow instructions and work in a fast-paced environment Desirable: Previous kitchen or catering ex