Job Type: Part-time / Full-time
Working Hours: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Contracted Hours: 12–18 hours per week
Work Location: In person
Benefits: Company pension
About the Role
We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to join our team. You will support the kitchen staff with food preparation, meal service, cleaning, and maintaining high standards of food hygiene and safety.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working as part of a team and wants to develop their culinary and hospitality skills in a busy kitchen environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with food preparation and meal assembly according to recipes and guidelines.
- Wash, peel, chop, portion, and prepare ingredients for cooking and serving.
- Maintain clean, tidy, and organised kitchen and food preparation areas.
- Follow food hygiene, safety, and storage procedures at all times.
- Assist with serving meals to customers or residents in a friendly and timely manner.
- Check and restock ingredients and kitchen supplies when required.
- Follow workplace health and safety procedures.
- Support other members of the kitchen team during busy periods.
- Ensure all tasks are completed to a high standard.
Skills & Experience
- Previous experience in a kitchen, catering, care home, or restaurant environment is desirable.
- Basic knowledge of food preparation and kitchen procedures.
- Understanding of food hygiene and safe food handling.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Good teamwork and communication skills.
- Ability to follow instructions accurately.
- Reliable, hardworking, and willing to learn.
- A positive and friendly attitude.
Interested?
If you are interested in joining our team and would like to arrange an interview, please call and ask for Tracey, Home Manager:
0208 508 4599
We look forward to hearing from you!