Bank Kitchen Assistant (Guisborough | Flexible Hours | £12.75/hr)

Job Description

Location

Guisborough Manor Care Home, Woodhouse Triangle, Middlesbrough Road. You may be required to work at other locations with appropriate notice.

Job Overview

We’re recruiting a Kitchen Assistant to support a busy care home. The role involves assisting the Head Chef and Assistant Cook in a busy kitchen within the organisation – preparing vegetables, cakes, serving meals and pot-washing. Additional duties may be requested.

Role-specific Duties

• Prepare food items under the guidance of the Head Chef.
• Support the delivery and serving of food, if required.
• Understand the specific diets required by residents and share any dietary concerns with the Head Chef.
• Be responsible for understanding health and safety requirements.
• Implement actions to meet and maintain cleaning standards.
• Follow legislative requirements and related regulations.
• Promote and protect the welfare of those supported by the service.

Working With Others

• Develop effective working relationships with colleagues within the service.
• Maintain and develop relationships with residents’ loved‑ones.

Leading by Example

• Seek opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Act as a role‑model for others and an ambassador for the service.
• Be professional, polite and reasonable at all times.

Personal and Professional Development

• Understand the regulatory framework governing the service, including CQC requirements.
• Attend mandatory and other training as directed by management.
• Follow all policies and procedures relevant to the role.
• Embrace learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• Good English (written and verbal).

Skills

• Communication skills to build rapport with residents, communicate effectively with them and with colleagues.
• Problem‑solving skills to adapt to and address situations quickly, develop solutions and recognise/report situations requiring protection.

Previous Experience

• Previous experience is not required.

Values-based Personal Qualities

• Working Together: Involve residents, families, external agencies and colleagues; speak up when things go wrong.
• Respect and Dignity: Promote person‑centred care and independence.
• Everybody Counts: Ensure no discrimination or exclusion, understand human rights and enable individuals to voice concerns.
• Commitment to Quality of Care: Strive for quality, embrace constructive feedback and seek opportunities for learning and improvement.
• Compassion: Show kindness, empathy and understanding in all interactions.
• Improving Lives: Share ideas, focus on wellbeing and improve outcomes.

Desired Criteria

• Previous experience of working in a similar environment.
• Experience working with service users who have additional support needs.
• Previous experience of working as a kitchen assistant.

Contract & Compensation

• Contract Type: Full‑time.
• Salary: £12.75 hourly.
• Closing Date: Saturday 27th June 2026.

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