Care Kitchen Assistant - Part-time, Friendly Team & Impact

Aurem Care; Greater London; On-site; GBP 8,128,000 - 8,954,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS

Free on-site parking

Life Insurance

Company pension scheme

Wagestream – access your pay when you需

Employee Assistance Programme – mental

Job summary

Aurem Care is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to support our care home kitchen in providing a clean, welcoming dining experience for residents. You will work as part of a friendly team, handle food service tasks, and help maintain high hygiene standards across the kitchen and dining areas.

The role is part-time with daytime shifts, offering job stability, paid leave, pension benefits, and ongoing training opportunities to develop professionally within our Top 20 Care Home Group.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Kitchen Assistant is essential.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Be proactive, reliable and able to prioritise tasks.
• Show a caring and respectful approach when working around residents.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in line with COSHH guidelines.
• Washing up and caring for kitchen equipment.
• Cleaning kitchen surfaces, floors, and adhering to the dishwasher cleaning schedule.
• Preparing and setting up tea trolleys throughout the day.
• Assisting with serving food and supporting residents where needed.
• Clearing food trays and keeping dining areas tidy.
• Emptying bins and managing waste disposal.
• Laying tables in the dining room.
• Preparing and serving drinks and refreshments for visitors and relatives.
• Supporting the kitchen team with general duties as required.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Teamwork

Communication

Organisational skills

Proactive

Reliability

Resident care

Job description

Aurem Care is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to support our care home kitchen in providing a clean, welcoming dining experience for residents. You will work as part of a friendly team, handle food service tasks, and help maintain high hygiene standards across the kitchen and dining areas.

The role is part-time with daytime shifts, offering job stability, paid leave, pension benefits, and ongoing training opportunities to develop professionally within our Top 20 Care Home Group.