Kitchen Assistant

Aurem Care; Tandridge; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS (terms apply)

Free on-site parking

Life Insurance

Company pension scheme

Wagestream

Employee Assistance Programme

Free training and development

Annual salary review

Refer-a-friend scheme (up to £750)

Job summary

Aurem Care’s Kitchen Assistant role supports residents’ dining experiences, maintains clean kitchens, and follows COSHH guidelines. You will wash up, prepare tea trolleys, serve meals, and assist with daily kitchen duties in a caring, supportive environment.

Bank hours—weekdays and weekends—come with 28 days of annual leave, DBS paid (terms apply), on-site parking, life insurance, pension, Wagestream access, EAP, training, and an annual salary review. Hourly rate £12.71.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Kitchen Assistant (essential).
• Be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Proactive, reliable, and able to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Show a caring and respectful approach around residents.

Responsibilities

• Washing up and caring for kitchen equipment.
• Cleaning kitchen surfaces and floors; follow dishwasher schedule.
• Preparing and setting up tea trolleys throughout the day.
• Assisting with serving food and supporting residents.
• 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

Kitchen experience

Teamwork

Communication

Organisation

Reliability

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,
• 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
• Bank hours per week, flexible contract covering weekdays 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)