Kitchen Assistant

New Appointments Group; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

New Appointments Group in Maidstone is seeking a Temporary Kitchen Assistant for a busy kitchen for approximately one month in September. Expect Monday to Friday work, 12pm–7pm, with occasional morning cover and some Saturday shifts when required.

DBS check is required. No formal cooking experience is needed; suitable for someone with kitchen, catering, hospitality or KP experience who is reliable and able to support with general kitchen duties as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Has previous kitchen, catering, hospitality or KP experience.
• Is reliable and hardworking.
• Is comfortable carrying out general kitchen duties.
• Can work well as part of a team.
• Has a good understanding of kitchen hygiene and health & safety.
• Is flexible with working hours and occasional Saturday shifts.

Responsibilities

• General kitchen assistance and keeping the kitchen clean and tidy.
• Washing up and cleaning kitchen equipment.
• Supporting chefs with tray preparation.
• Basic food preparation, including peeling and chopping vegetables.
• Following food hygiene and health & safety procedures.
• Supporting the wider kitchen team as required.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Job description

Kitchen Assistant

Location: Maidstone

Pay Rate: £12.71ph - £13.00ph

Start Date: Monday 14th September

Hours: The role will primarily be Monday-Friday, 12pm-7pm, although there may be a requirement for some morning cover during one particular week. There may also be some Saturday working, with a day off during the week accommodated where required.

DBS check is required for this role.

We are currently recruiting for a Temporary Kitchen Assistant to join a busy kitchen in Maidstone for approximately one month throughout September.

This is a great opportunity for someone with previous kitchen, catering, hospitality or KP experience who is reliable, hardworking and happy to support with general kitchen duties. No formal cooking experience is required.

Duties will include:

• General kitchen assistance and keeping the kitchen clean and tidy
• Washing up and cleaning kitchen equipment
• Supporting chefs with tray preparation
• Basic food preparation, including peeling and chopping vegetables
• Following food hygiene and health & safety procedures
• Supporting the wider kitchen team as required

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous kitchen, catering, hospitality or KP experience
• Is reliable and hardworking
• Is comfortable carrying out general kitchen duties
• Can work well as part of a team
• Has a good understanding of kitchen hygiene and health & safety
• Is flexible with working hours and occasional Saturday shifts

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.