Kitchen Assistant

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 24 April 2026
LOCATION
Speke
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
SALARY
£25,583 / year
CATEGORY
Healthcare
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Food Preparation Kitchen Management Health and Safety Teamwork Food Safety Nutrition

FULL DESCRIPTION

Kitchen Assistant - Brushwood

As a Kitchen Assistant you will be responsible for supporting the Chef in delivering high quality nutritious food and meals for the residents of Brushwood House. You will also deputise in the absence of the Assistant Cook, taking full responsibilities and duties of the Assistant Cook and work as part of a team. The Kitchen Assistant will assist in the preparation of food, consideration should be given to Service Users’ Health, Religious and Cultural needs.

Job Introduction

Job Title: Kitchen Assistant

Brushwood House (Speke) and Milvina House (Anfield) are both vibrant 60 bed Nursing home providing accommodation, care and support for residents with general Nursing and EMI Nursing assessed needs.

We are seeking a professional and dedicated individual to join an established team at [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]. If you are passionate about making a difference and thrive in a fast paced, collaborative environment we want to hear from you.

The Role:

  • As a kitchen Assistant you will be responsible for Supporting the Chef in delivering high quality nutritious food and meals for the residents of Brushwood House
  • As the Kitchen Assistant you will deputise in the absence of the Assistant Cook, taking full responsibilities and duties of the Assistant Cook and work as part of a team
  • The Kitchen Assistant will assist in the preparation of food, consideration should be given to Service Users’ Health, Religious and Cultural needs
  • You, as the Kitchen Assistant will help maintain high standards of cleanliness and adhere to the Health and Safety Procedure, follow all existing systems in place. Comply with all Food Safety legislation

Our offer to you:

  • At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days
  • Agile working (role dependent) - a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception
  • Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme
  • Progression - opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning
  • Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme
  • Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes
  • Drive Time – a salary sacrifice car lease scheme
  • Family friendly policies with enhanced leave
  • Discounted Gym Memberships
  • Employee Volunteering Scheme
  • Medicash

Next steps: Closing date: Midnight 17th November 2025 Shortlisting date: Ongoing Interview date: Ongoing Interview type: Face to face comepetancy based questions

We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.

If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact Michelle Broley, [contact hidden]

[Employer hidden] is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.

If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at [contact hidden].

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Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship. Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.

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