Kitchen Assistant
Kitchen Assistant
Location: Northallerton
Hours: Part Time – 21 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Do you have a passion for working in catering and hospitality? Are you looking to make a meaningful contribution to a community by supporting the preparation and serving of meals? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
The Role
As a Kitchen Assistant, you'll be a key ingredient in keeping our kitchen running smoothly. From prepping and plating delicious meals to delivering friendly front-of-house service, you'll help create a positive, welcoming dining experience for our residents.
What You'll Be Doing
Food Preparation: Assist with preparing and plating meals to a high standard, ensuring all dietary and nutritional needs are met
Front of House Service: Provide a warm and friendly hosting experience, helping residents to their seats and serving meals within the scheme or to their homes
Food Safety & Compliance: Support food safety processes including temperature checks, labelling and accurate record-keeping in line with HACCP standards
Kitchen Standards: Follow cleaning schedules and maintain excellent hygiene and safety standards across kitchen and dining areas
Customer Experience: Handle day-to-day feedback, resolving queries where possible and escalating when needed
Efficient Working: Use supplies wisely, minimise waste and support cost-effective service delivery (because every crumb counts!)
Independent Working: Confidently prepare simple meals (like breakfasts, snacks and teas) when working without supervision
Dietary Awareness: Understand and support individual dietary requirements, particularly for older people in our care
Team Collaboration: Work closely with colleagues to keep service running smoothly and consistently
Continuous Improvement: Take part in training and development to stay up to date with food safety, allergens and catering best practice
Who We're Looking For
Experience in a customer service environment
Confidence preparing simple meals and snacks
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
A team player who thrives in a busy environment
Good organisation and timekeeping skills
Ability to work independently when required
Basic digital skills to use systems and equipment
A commitment to cleanliness, hygiene and high standards
Desirable (but not essential)
Experience working in a busy kitchen or catering environment
Knowledge of catering equipment
Level 1 Food Hygiene / Food Safety qualification (or willingness to work towards)
What You'll Need
Flexibility to work on a rota across 7 days
Willingness to wear uniform and PPE
Ability to cover additional shifts if required
A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
What We Offer
Competitive salary
Flexible working patterns
Training and development opportunities to help you grow your career
A supportive, friendly team where you'll feel right at home
Why Broadacres?
Broadacres is a forward-thinking, not-for-profit housing association based in Northallerton. We're committed to providing high-quality services that help people live independently — and that includes making sure every meal is served with care.
We're proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds — especially those currently underrepresented in our organisation.
We may close this role early if we receive enough great applications — so don't let this opportunity go cold… apply today
