Kitchen Assistant

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

New Appointments Group is seeking a Temporary Kitchen Assistant in Maidstone for approximately one month during September. The role runs Monday to Friday, 12pm-7pm, with possible morning cover and occasional Saturdays.

No formal cooking experience required; previous kitchen, catering, hospitality or KP experience preferred. You will support with general kitchen duties, cleaning, washing up, tray preparation, basic prep, and adherence to hygiene and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen, catering, hospitality or KP.
• Reliable and hardworking.
• Flexible with hours and Saturday shifts.

Responsibilities

• General kitchen assistance and keeping the kitchen clean and tidy.
• Washing up and cleaning kitchen equipment.
• Support 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

Team player

Reliability

Job description

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.

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
• 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

If you're available from Monday 7th September and are looking for a kitchen role throughout September, we'd love to hear from you.

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. New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles.