Kitchen Assistant (Relief)/Domestic Assistant/Cook based at Amathea, Workington

Cook & Domestic Assistant (20 Guaranteed Hours + Flexible Kitchen Assistant Shifts)

Location: Amathea, Workington

Hours:

• Permanent Part Time - 20 guaranteed hours per week
• Cook: Monday - 7:30am-6:00pm (10 hours worked, 30-minute break) 
• Domestic Assistant: Tuesday or Thursday (flexible) - 8:00am-6:30pm (10 hours worked, 30-minute break) 
• Plus the opportunity to pick up additional flexible Kitchen Assistant relief shifts
  

Pay Rates:

• Cook - £14.78 per hour

• Domestic Assistant - £13.45 per hour

• Kitchen Assistant (Relief) - £13.45 per hour
  

For this role, we are currently considering candidates who live within approximately 15 miles of the Care Home. This helps ensure commuting remains manageable and supports a healthy work-life balance. If you live slightly further away but feel the journey is suitable, we'd still love to hear from you.

Looking for a role with variety and flexibility?

If you enjoy cooking, take pride in keeping things clean and organised, and want a role where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you.

This unique opportunity combines two permanent part-time roles with the flexibility to pick up additional Kitchen Assistant shifts when they suit you.

You'll become an important part of our friendly team, helping create nutritious meals, maintaining a clean and welcoming environment, and supporting residents to enjoy every day.

What you'll be doing

As our Cook, you'll:

• Prepare and cook nutritious, home-style meals for residents
• Cater for individual dietary requirements and preferences 
• Maintain high food hygiene and safety standards 
• Order and manage kitchen supplies 
• Work alongside colleagues to provide an excellent dining experience 
  

As our Domestic Assistant, you'll:

• Keep residents' bedrooms and communal areas clean and welcoming 
• Follow infection prevention and cleaning procedures
• Help create a comfortable home environment 
• Work as part of a supportive housekeeping team 
  

Plus...

You'll also have the opportunity to pick up additional Kitchen Assistant shifts on a relief basis, giving you extra earning potential and even greater variety.

About you

We're looking for someone who:

• Enjoys cooking and preparing fresh meals 

• Takes pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness 

• Is reliable, organised and enjoys keeping busy 

• Works well independently and as part of a team 

• Has a warm and caring approach 

• Holds (or is willing to work towards) a Food Hygiene qualification 
  

Previous experience in catering, hospitality, housekeeping or care would be welcomed, but it's your attitude and values that matter most.

Why join MHA?

You'll be joining one of the UK's largest charitable care providers, where you'll be valued, supported and encouraged to develop.

Alongside competitive pay you'll receive:

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) pro rata 
• Pension scheme 
• Free DBS and uniform 
• Blue Light Card discounts 
• Health Service Discounts 
• Vivup employee benefits 
• Ongoing training and career development 
• Long service awards 
• Wellbeing support, chaplaincy and hardship fund 
• Life Assurance (contracted colleagues) 
• Family-friendly policies 

About Amathea

Amathea is a welcoming care home in Workington where colleagues work together to provide exceptional care for older people, including those living with dementia.

Our team is friendly, supportive and passionate about creating a home where residents feel valued every day. If you're looking for meaningful work where you can genuinely make a difference, we'd love to welcome you.

Ready to join us?

If you're looking for a rewarding role where your cooking, housekeeping and teamwork will make a genuine difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today by clicking the Apply Now button or send your CV to Frankie.walker@mha.org.uk, quoting "Cook & Domestic Assistant - Amathea" in the subject line.

If you'd like an informal chat about the role before applying, our Recruitment Team will be happy to help.

Don't wait - we'll be reviewing applications as they arrive, and the vacancy may close early if we find the right candidate.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

MHA are fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as this is embedded in our values: respect, nurture and inspire. In addition, as a committed employer we have been awarded level 2 under the Disability Confident Scheme.

Please note that interviews may take place prior to the closing date and if a suitable candidate is appointed the role may close early.

Recruitment agencies: please note, MHA do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies, regardless of whether they are on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL). We only accept CVs from agencies that have been appointed and briefed by MHA’s Talent Acquisition Team.