Kitchen Assistant - Millvina

Job introduction

This role is not eligible for sponsorship under current Home Office eligibility requirements.

Job title: Kitchen Assistant

A bit about us:

Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities. Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.

Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!

We are looking for a motivated and reliable Kitchen Assistant to join our catering team at Millvina House.

Millvina House is a specialist care service within Liverpool City Council, providing high-quality care and support to adults with complex health and social care needs. Our dedicated team is committed to promoting dignity, choice, independence and wellbeing, ensuring that every resident receives person-centred support in a safe and welcoming environment.

Working at Millvina House provides a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of people who rely on our services. We pride ourselves on delivering compassionate care while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and teamwork.

The Role

• As Kitchen Assistant you will carry out general cleaning of the kitchen, dining areas and associated equipment in line with cleaning schedules and food hygiene requirements.
• You will assist with the preparation and serving of meals, taking into account residents' health, dietary, religious and cultural requirements.
• You as Kitchen Assistant will support the Cook and Assistant Cook in the day-to-day operation of the kitchen.
• You will deputise for the Assistant Cook when required, undertaking associated duties and responsibilities.
• You will maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and infection prevention at all times.
• As Kitchen Assistant you will ensure compliance with all Health & Safety regulations, Food Safety legislation and service procedures.
• Assist in the preparation of specialist meals, including modified and textured diets, as directed.
• Work collaboratively with care, nursing and allied health professionals to support residents' nutritional needs.
• You will work as part of a 7-day service between the hours of 8:00am and 6:00pm, as required.
  

What we are looking for in a candidate:

• Experience of working within a catering, hospitality or care environment.
• Understands the importance of food hygiene and health and safety standards.
• Can work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Has good communication and organisational skills.
• Is flexible, reliable and committed to providing excellent service.
• Holds, or is willing to undertake, relevant food hygiene training.

Join the team at Millvina House and help make a positive difference to the lives of our residents every day.

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 on Tuesday 17th November 2026
Shortlisting date: w/e Friday 20th November 2026
Interview date: w/c Monday 23rd November 2026
Interview type: Face to face competency based interview

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Once the role has closed, you will not be able to submit an application, and we are unable to reopen the vacancy for you to complete it. We strongly recommend submitting your application well in advance of the closing date to avoid disappointment.

If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact Emma Burns via email emma.burns@liverpool.gov.uk

Watch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council.

Liverpool City Council 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 recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk.

Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.

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.

Please be advised it is our understanding that this role does not meet the requirements of a skilled worker visa as set out by UK Visa and Immigration https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes . For details regarding the salary of a skilled worker visa please visit Home Office: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list

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