Kitchen Assistant – Care Home

About the role

Join the award‑winning team at Elstree View Care Home in Borehamwood as a Kitchen Assistant. You will support the catering function, preparing meals and beverages while maintaining a clean, safe environment for our residents.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation and ensure high standards of hygiene.
• Maintain a tidy kitchen and adhere to safe food‑handling procedures.
• Support ordering and stock control of kitchen supplies.
• Respect the dignity and individuality of residents and their visitors.
• Collaborate with colleagues and follow work instructions promptly.

Required profile

• Hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and demonstrate excellent personal hygiene.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety, Moving and Handling, Fire Safety and COSHH assessments.
• Ability to perform sustained physical effort and manage a demanding workload.
• Positive, flexible attitude with a caring approach towards residents.

Required skills

• Basic Food Hygiene
• Health and Safety awareness
• Moving and Handling techniques
• Fire Safety procedures
• COSHH compliance

What we offer

• Competitive hourly rate of £12.75.
• Full‑time contract within a supportive, values‑driven environment.
• Opportunities for training and career development.
• Being part of a close‑knit team that values respect and compassion.