Kitchen Assistant

BOWBURN MANOR

Kitchen Assistant

Every Great Kitchen Needs More Than Great Food. It Needs Great People.

Location:

Acomb Manor York

Hours:

Full Time / Part Time Available

Contract:

Permanent (with every other weekend off)
Salary:
Competitive

Help Us Serve More Than Just Meals

Acomb Manor is an exciting new luxury care home preparing to open its doors in York.

As part of the St Mary's Care Group, we're creating a home where residents enjoy exceptional care, meaningful connections and memorable dining experiences.

We're looking for a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to join our founding team and help create a kitchen culture built on teamwork, kindness and excellence.

Because when residents gather around the table, it's about much more than food.

It's about conversation.

Friendship.

Favourite family recipes.

Birthdays.

Celebrations.

Comfort.

And feeling at home.

As a Kitchen Assistant, you'll be an important part of the catering team, helping ensure residents receive high-quality meals in a safe, clean and welcoming environment.

You'll support the Chef, maintain excellent kitchen standards and contribute to the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen.

Every task you undertake, from food preparation to maintaining cleanliness, helps enhance the experience of our residents.

Assist the Chef with preparing ingredients and meals that are nutritious, fresh and appealing.

Help ensure meals are served efficiently and thoughtfully while respecting individual choices and dietary needs.

Maintain exceptional cleanliness throughout the kitchen and dining areas.

Receive deliveries, store food correctly and support effective stock rotation procedures.

Operate safely and follow all food hygiene, HACCP, COSHH and Health & Safety requirements.

Support colleagues throughout the home and contribute to creating a positive and friendly environment.

• Previous experience within catering, hospitality or food preparation is desirable.

• A positive and hardworking attitude.

• Ability to work effectively within a team.

• Good communication skills.

• An appreciation of high standards and attention to detail.

• A caring and respectful approach towards older people.

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who takes pride in their work and enjoys helping others.

Help shape the culture and success of a brand-new luxury care home.

Your work will directly impact residents' comfort, wellbeing and enjoyment.

Benefit from training, support and development opportunities.

Work with colleagues who genuinely care about residents and each other.

• Competitive salary

• Ongoing training and development

• Career progression opportunities

• Supportive leadership team

• Recognition and reward initiatives

At Acomb Manor, we're building a home where people feel welcomed, valued and cared for.

If you're ready to play an important role in creating exceptional dining experiences and becoming part of a team that makes a difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.