Kitchen Assistant

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Worthing; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

BBS Recruitment is seeking a Kitchen Assistant for a client in Sussex to support the Chef and kitchen team in preparing nutritious meals for residents. You will help maintain a clean, safe and organised kitchen to deliver a positive dining experience for residents.

You will assist with food preparation, serving meals, ensuring safe temperatures, and helping with dietary requirements while upholding hygiene standards and supporting the care team in residents’ wellbeing during meals.

Job description

BBS Recruitment is an independent recruitment agency for transport and logistics sector, supplying to a variety of clients across UK.

We are currently recruiting a Kitchen Assistant for our client based in Sussex.

The purpose of the Kitchen Assistant is to support the Chef and kitchen team in providing nutritious, high-quality meals and refreshments for residents. The Kitchen Assistant will help maintain a clean, safe, and organised kitchen environment while ensuring residents receive an enjoyable dining experience that meets their individual needs.

Responsibilities for the Kitchen Assistant:

• Assist the Chef with food preparation, including washing, peeling, chopping, and preparing ingredients.
• Support the preparation and serving of meals, snacks, and refreshments to residents
• Ensure meals are served safely, attractively, and at the correct temperature.
• Assist with preparing special dietary meals, including texture-modified diets, allergies, and individual dietary requirements.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the kitchen and dining areas.
• Wash dishes, utensils, equipment, and kitchen surfaces in line with food hygiene standards.
• Carry out cleaning duties, including kitchen equipment, floors, work surfaces, and storage areas.
• Follow food safety procedures, including safe storage, stock rotation, and temperature checks.
• Assist with receiving and storing food deliveries, ensuring stock is stored correctly.
• Support with stock control and reporting any shortages or issues to the Chef.
• Reduce food waste by following portion control and appropriate food storage procedures.
• Assist residents during mealtimes where required, ensuring dignity, choice, and a positive dining experience.
• Follow all health and safety, infection control, and safeguarding procedures.
• Work collaboratively with care staff and the wider team to support residents' wellbeing