Job Description

Kitchen Assistant - Danygraig Care Home

Location

: Porthcawl, CF36 5SR

Pay

: 12.21 per hour

Contract

: Permanent, Part-Time

Hours

: 16 per week | Rota includes weekends & bank holidays

Support Our Kitchen - Help Make Mealtimes Special

We're looking for a reliable and hardworking Kitchen Assistant to join our friendly team at Danygraig Care Home. In this role, you'll support our Cook in preparing and serving wholesome meals that bring comfort and enjoyment to residents every day.

About Danygraig

Danygraig Care Home is a 48-bed residential home set in a beautiful Grade II listed building overlooking the Bristol Channel. We provide high-quality care for adults living with dementia and mental health conditions in a homely, supportive environment.

Your Role

As a Kitchen Assistant, you'll ensure the smooth running of our kitchen by:

Helping prepare and serve meals, snacks, and drinks for residents Assisting with basic food preparation (vegetable prep, sandwiches, light cooking) Supporting the Cook in catering for dietary needs and preferences Keeping the kitchen, dining areas, and equipment clean and hygienic Washing up, loading dishwashers, and managing kitchen laundry Assisting with stock rotation and safe food storage Following food hygiene, health & safety, and infection control guidelines

What We're Looking For

? Friendly, helpful, and a great team player
? Willing to learn and follow instructions carefully
? Reliable with good attention to hygiene and cleanliness
? Experience in a kitchen, catering, or care setting (preferred but not essential)
? Food Hygiene Level 2 (desirable, or willingness to complete training)
? Flexible to work weekends and bank holidays on a rota

Why Join Us?

? Permanent, part-time role - 16 hours per week
? Supportive team and welcoming environment
? Training and development opportunities provided
? A role where your efforts make a real difference to residents' daily lives

Apply Now

If you're ready to bring care and commitment into our kitchen and help make mealtimes a highlight of the day, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of the Danygraig team.

Please note that at this point, My Choice Healthcare is not accepting applicants who require a Skilled Worker visa as a prerequisite to a right to work in the UK. Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.

My Choice Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.21 per hour

Expected hours: 16 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Application question(s):

Do you experience working in a care home or similar setting? Do you currently have an enhanced adult DBS issued in the last 12 months or on the annual update service? Do you have a UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle? Do you currently/will require visa sponsorship to work in the UK?
Work Location: In person