Kitchen Assistant

Caring Homes Group; St Albans; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

The Orchard in St Albans, part of Caring Homes Group, is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support daily cooking and food preparation while upholding high hygiene and safety standards.

You will assist the chef, wash dishes, clean the kitchen, and help keep residents’ meals warm and appetising. Full training is provided, and you’ll join a friendly team dedicated to making each day feel like home.

Qualifications

• Team player with a positive attitude.
• Genuine desire to make a difference in residents’ lives.
• Previous kitchen/catering experience is a plus but not essential – full training provided.
• Commitment to high standards of cleanliness and safety.

Responsibilities

• Keep kitchen clean, tidy and well-organised.
• Uphold high hygiene and safety standards.
• Support the chef with cooking and baking tasks when required.
• Wash dishes, utensils and kitchen equipment.
• Sweep and mop floors and take out rubbish regularly.

Skills

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Hygiene and safety awareness

Job description

Kitchen Assistant – The Orchard, St Albans - £12.71 per hour

• Ensure the kitchen is clean, tidy, and well-organised.
• Uphold the highest standards of hygiene and safety.
• Support the chef in cooking and baking tasks when required.
• Wash all the dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
• Sweep and mop floors and take out the rubbish regularly.

• A team player with a positive attitude.
• Someone with a genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of our residents.
• Previous experience in a kitchen or catering role is a plus, but not essential – we provide full training.
• A commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety.

Join us in creating a place that truly feels like home for our residents and our team members alike.