Kitchen Assistant

Protocol; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol is recruiting a Kitchen Assistant to join a busy Catering Team within a college in Basingstoke. The role is suitable for someone reliable, hardworking and keen to work as part of a team in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

You will be responsible for cleaning kitchen areas and equipment, dishwashing, basic food preparation, receiving deliveries and supporting service periods while upholding hygiene and health & safety standards. Enhanced DBS check is required.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen, catering, hospitality or cleaning experience is desirable.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Good hygiene and cleanliness standards.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning kitchen areas, utensils, crockery, and catering equipment.
• Operating dishwashing equipment and maintaining hygiene standards.
• Assisting with basic food preparation when required.
• Receiving and storing deliveries.
• Supporting the catering team during service periods.
• Ensuring compliance with food hygiene and health & safety regulations.
• Keeping kitchen and storage areas clean, organised, and safe.

Skills

Dishwashing

Food hygiene

Team player

Fast-paced environment

Reliable

Job description

Kitchen Assistant

Location: Basingstoke
Salary: £14.00 per hour
Contract: Full-Time / Part-Time Available

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for a Kitchen Assistant to join a busy and friendly Catering Team within a college in Basingstoke. This role is ideal for someone who is reliable, hardworking, and enjoys working as part of a team in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Cleaning kitchen areas, utensils, crockery, and catering equipment.


• Operating dishwashing equipment and maintaining hygiene standards.


• Assisting with basic food preparation when required.


• Receiving and storing deliveries.


• Supporting the catering team during service periods.


• Ensuring compliance with food hygiene and health & safety regulations.


• Keeping kitchen and storage areas clean, organised, and safe.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a kitchen, catering, hospitality, or cleaning role is desirable.


• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.


• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.


• Good awareness of hygiene and cleanliness standards.


• Reliable, punctual, and a strong team player.

Safeguarding

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check. Candidates who do not currently hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service will be required to obtain one as part of the onboarding process.