Kitchen Assistant

Westgate Healthcare Waltham Cross, England Posted Nov 4, 2025

Permanent
Onsite
Junior

Job description

Kitchen Assistant (Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday) – Cheshunt, Hertfordshire

Location: Kingfisher Nursing Home, Emmanuel Lodge, College Road, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8 9NQ

Hourly rate: £. per hour, plus p p/h weekend enhancement

Hours: hours per week

Shifts: :am to 6:pm, covering four shifts over seven

Job type: Permanent - Bank opportunities also available 

Come and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare! #CareWithUsAtWestgate

We are looking for a compassionate and caring Kitchen Assistant to join our family at Kingfisher Nursing Home. We are looking for individuals who share our values, have an interest in helping others, a can-do attitude and who will treat the people we support with care, compassion and respect. If you want to make a difference to the lives of our elderly residents, apply today.

Why work at Westgate?

  • Competitive pay rates with enhanced pay on weekends
  • Equal pay for young workers who are paid the same as staff aged +
  • Improve your financial wellness and flexibility with Wagestream; access your wages before pay day and enjoy exclusive discounts at a variety of the UK’s favourite shops
  • Access to the Blue Light Card (employee discount scheme)
  • Access to other discount schemes; Byond Prepayment Card (employee cashback card), Extras Discounts (employee discount scheme) and Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Refer a Friend Scheme - earn up to £ for a successful referral!
  • Internal and external employee recognition schemes (e.g. Employee of the Month and Long Service) and team building social events
  • Support in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualifications
  • Access to financial and wellbeing support through The Care Workers Charity
  • Comprehensive staff induction with free training and professional development
  • About the role:

  • Support in the Kitchen with the preparation of meals
  • Assist in washing crockery, cutlery, cooking and serving utensils and kitchen equipment
  • Maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas in accordance with COSHH regulations
  • Ensuring that all health and safety guidelines are strictly followed
  • Carry out any reasonable request or instruction from the Home Manager or Head Chef
  • Accept and process kitchen deliveries, ensuring correct storage and inventory rotation
  • About you:

  • The right to live and work in the UK 
  • Previous experience of working in a similar position is essential to be successful 
  • Previous experience in a care home environment is ideal, however candidates with a hotel/restaurant background are also encouraged to apply 
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Ability to work in a team, a caring nature and a positive attitude 
  • An understanding of Health and Safety, Infection Control and COSHH
  • We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we receive suitable applications, therefore, an early submission is encouraged. Due to a high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

    Westgate Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

    WGHCA

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