Kitchen Assistant

Aurem Care; Tandridge; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS (terms apply)

Free on-site parking

Life Insurance

Company pension scheme

Wagestream - access your pay

Employee Assistance Programme - mental

health & wellbeing support

Free training and development

Annual salary review

Refer-a-friend scheme

Job summary

Aurem Care is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the smooth operation of the kitchen and ensure a clean, safe dining experience for residents. You will assist with serving, clearing, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness in line with COSHH guidelines.

The role requires previous kitchen experience, a team-focused attitude, and strong communication. Bank hours and shifts across weekdays and weekends are available; on-site parking and benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Experience as Kitchen Assistant (essential).
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Proactive, reliable and able to prioritise tasks.
• Caring and respectful approach around residents.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.
• Supporting the kitchen team with general duties as required.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Team player

Proactive and reliable

Ability to prioritise tasks

Experience as Kitchen Assistant

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
• 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
• £12.71 per hour
• Flexible bank hours available, to work as and when required, covering shifts on weekdays/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)