Kitchen Assistant

Aurem Care; Borough Green; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS

Free on-site parking

Life Insurance

Company pension scheme

Wagestream - access your pay when you

Employee Assistance Programme - mental

Free training and development

Annual salary review

Refer-a-friend scheme

Job summary

Aurem Care is looking for a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to support our care home kitchen, ensuring a clean, safe, and pleasant dining experience for residents.

You will handle washing, service, and meal setup while maintaining hygiene, assisting staff, and upholding resident comfort. The role offers flexible weekday/weekend shifts and opportunities for training and development.

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

• Maintain 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

Teamwork

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Proactive

Job description

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the smooth running of the kitchen and ensuring a clean, safe, and pleasant dining experience for our residents.

• 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

Are you passionate about making a difference in your local community?

Do you enjoy working in a kitchen environment and want to be part of a supportive care team? We are looking for a dedicated and reliable,

Requirements

• 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

Compensation & Benefits

• £12.71 per hour
• Bank hours per week, flexible shifts during the weekday and weekends
• 28 days annual leave (pro rata, including bank holidays)
• Free DBS (terms apply)
• Free on-site parking
• Life Insurance
• Company pension scheme
• Wagestream - access your pay when you need it
• Employee Assistance Programme - mental health & wellbeing support
• Free training and development (including fully funded apprenticeships)
• Annual salary review
• Refer-a-friend scheme (up to £750 reward)