Kitchen Assistant (Bank)

Recruit Genie; Tandridge; On-site; GBP 36,409,000 - 46,838,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS

On-site parking

Life Insurance

Company pension

Wagestream pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Training & apprenticeships

Annual salary review

Refer-a-friend bonus

Job summary

Aurem Care is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to support the daily running of our care home kitchen, ensuring a clean, safe and pleasant dining experience for residents.

You will work with the kitchen team to handle washing up, food service, hygiene, and general duties, with flexible bank hours and benefits including DBS check and on-site parking.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Washing up and caring for kitchen equipment.
• Clean surfaces, floors and follow dishwasher schedule.
• Prepare and set up tea trolleys throughout the day.
• Assist with serving food and supporting residents.
• Clear dining areas and manage waste disposal.
• Lay tables and prepare drinks for visitors and relatives.
• Support kitchen team with general duties as required.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Teamwork

Communication

Organisational skills

Reliability

Job description

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 Kitchen Assistant to join our friendly team within a warm and welcoming care home setting.

About the Role

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.

Your responsibilities will include:

• 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

About You

To be successful in this role, you will:

• 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

What We Offer

• £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)

About Us

Aurem Care is proud to have been recognised as a Top 20 Care Home Group by carehome.co.uk.

Our homes are built on a simple belief: people caring for people.

Our values guide everything we do:

Diversity | Integrity | Fun | Commitment | Connection

Important Information

Please note: Aurem Care is not a sponsoring organisation – applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

If you’re looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference every day, we’d love to hear from you.