Compassionate Kitchen Assistant — Care Home Dining

Recruit Genie; Sevenoaks; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS (terms apply)

Free on-site parking

Life Insurance

Company pension scheme

Wagestream – access pay anytime

Employee Assistance Programme

Free training and development

Annual salary review

Refer-a-friend scheme (up to £750)

Sevenoaks area housing support

Job summary

Aurem Care in Sevenoaks, United Kingdom, is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to support the kitchen in a caring home environment. This part-time role (33.5 hours/week) involves preparing and serving meals, maintaining hygiene, and assisting residents as needed.

The successful candidate will have previous kitchen experience, be able to work independently and as part of a team, and demonstrate strong communication and organisational skills. A caring, respectful approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Have previous experience as a Kitchen Assistant (essential)
• Be able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Have strong communication and organisational skills
• Be proactive, reliable, and able to prioritise tasks effectively
• 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

Resident care awareness

Job description

Aurem Care in Sevenoaks, United Kingdom, is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to support the kitchen in a caring home environment. This part-time role (33.5 hours/week) involves preparing and serving meals, maintaining hygiene, and assisting residents as needed.

The successful candidate will have previous kitchen experience, be able to work independently and as part of a team, and demonstrate strong communication and organisational skills. A caring, respectful approach is essential.