Caring Kitchen Assistant — Flexible Hours & Perks

Aurem Care; Tandridge; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS

On-site parking

Life Insurance

Company pension scheme

Wagestream

Employee Assistance Programme

Free training and development

Annual salary review

Refer-a-friend scheme

Job summary

Aurem Care is looking for a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to support the kitchen team in our care home, ensuring a clean, safe and pleasant dining experience for residents. Join a friendly, supportive team with great benefits including DBS check, on-site parking, life insurance, pension, training and development, and an annual salary review.

This role offers bank hours with a flexible contract across weekdays and weekends and a competitive hourly rate of £12.71.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Kitchen Assistant is essential.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Caring and respectful approach 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

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Proactive

Job description

Aurem Care is looking for a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to support the kitchen team in our care home, ensuring a clean, safe and pleasant dining experience for residents. Join a friendly, supportive team with great benefits including DBS check, on-site parking, life insurance, pension, training and development, and an annual salary review.

This role offers bank hours with a flexible contract across weekdays and weekends and a competitive hourly rate of £12.71.