Kitchen Assistant

Excelcare Holdings Ltd

Full-time Other
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Location
cambridge, england, United-Kingdom
Posted
June 12, 2026

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Assist the Chef to prepare and cook nutritious, healthy meals for the people living in our care home
  • Work according to scheduled meal plans, paying attention to individual dietary requirements
  • Maintain excellent standards of hygiene
  • Work in a fast‑paced environment and support mealtimes with the dining experience
  • Respect the choice and preferences of the people we care for
  • Check kitchen equipment and report any concerns or faults to the Chef
  • Understand Health & Safety, particularly Basic Food Hygiene, COSHH, safe moving and handling, and work within guidelines relating to cross infection
  • Experience of cooking for large numbers
  • A passion for preparing and assisting with fresh, tasty, homemade food

Qualifications

  • NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification in catering and hospitality, or qualified by experience
  • Two years' experience ...