Casual Kitchen​/Domestic Assistant

Casual Kitchen/Domestic Assistant - Palmerston Residential Care Home (Multiple posts)

All successful applicants will also be required to provide documentary evidence of their right to work in the UK. Please note Abbeyfield & Wesley Housing Association do not hold a license to sponsor Working Visa's.

Applicants who have applied within the last 6 months need not apply on this occasion.

Hours: As and when required
Rate of Pay: £12.21 per hour
Closing date: 4th February 2026
Responsible to: Cook / Home Manager

Kitchen Assistant

• To ensure a consistently high standard of kitchen cleanliness and food preparation
• To be aware of the residents dietary requirements and hydration needs

• To ensure that every resident enjoys a clean and well-maintained environment that is presented to the highest standard
• To ensure, working as part of a team within the home, that all residents needs in relation to domestic and housekeeping services are met
• To fulfil requirements relating to cleanliness and infection control

• To manage the cleaning procedures and schedules for the Kitchen
• To undertake basic food and drink preparation as directed by the Cook.
• To take heated food trolleys to relevant dining areas
• To be responsible for the daily use of catering equipment
• To ensure the correct use of all equipment and products in line with COSHH requirements.
• To ensure all deliveries received are correctly placed into fridge / freezers or store areas.
• To keep the kitchen and store areas in a clean and hygienic condition.
• Ensure all food related activities comply with food safety regulations and the completion of all relevant records in relation to food safety as directed.

• To work within the cleaning schedules as determined by the Home Manager.
• Ensure appropriate products necessary for the control of infection are in place at all times in all appropriate locations
• To be responsible for the daily use of housekeeping equipment
• To ensure the correct use of all equipment and products in line with COSHH requirements.
• To ensure that equipment and store areas are kept in a clean, tidy and hygienic condition.

• Observe good food hygiene practices at all times
• Understand and observe all relevant regulations and Abbeyfield & Wesley policies and procedures.
• To follow appropriate procedures in the event of accidents/ emergencies.

• To attend staff meetings when appropriate
• To attend appropriate training and development sessions
• To maintain confidentiality at all times.
• To carry out any reasonable duties as requested by the Manager.
• To be aware of and comply with safe working practices
• To uphold and promote equal opportunities in service delivery.

• Ability to communicate and interact well with people
• To be able to read and write to a good standard
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Demonstrate an empathy and understanding of the needs of older people
• Ability to carry out all aspects of the role to a high standard at all times
• Food Hygiene certificate or willingness to complete

• A relevant qualification NVQ2 or equivalent (or willingness to work towards).
• Working in services for older people.

This job description is not exhaustive nor does it cover every issue that may arise within this role at various times. It is not designed to be rigid or inflexible but does provide guidelines as to the expected duties undertaken whilst in post.

Abbeyfield & Wesley are unable to provide sponsorship for Visa applicants for this particular post, as such applicants must hold the right to work in the UK to be eligible.

Abbeyfield & Wesley welcomes applications from all sectors of the community irrespective of age, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or disability. The information requested in this form is to enable us to obtain a rounded picture of you. Personal information will not of itself be used to disqualify your application.

This post involves substantial access to vulnerable adults, therefore, as part of the selection process, Abbeyfield & Wesley requires an Enhanced Disclosure Check to be carried out through…