Kitchen Assistant - Cambridge

Blue Arrow; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible shifts

Ongoing roles

Friendly kitchens

Job summary

Blue Arrow in Cambridge is recruiting Kitchen Assistants to support a range of catering environments, from schools to hospitals and care homes. You will help with basic food prep and keep kitchens clean, while enjoying flexible shifts and weekly pay.

A positive attitude and reliability are valued, prior kitchen experience is helpful but not required, and a DBS check can be arranged if you don't have one. Join a friendly team and grow with flexible, ongoing opportunities.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team.
• DBS check required or we can process this for you if you don't already have one.
• Reliability and good timekeeping.
• Previous kitchen or catering experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assisting chefs with basic food preparation.
• Maintaining cleanliness of the kitchen and work areas.
• Washing up and operating kitchen equipment safely.
• Supporting with stock rotation and deliveries.
• Following food hygiene and health & safety procedures.

Skills

Positive attitude

Reliability

Timekeeping

Teamwork

Job description

Kitchen Assistant - Flexible Work Available

Location: Cambridge

Salary: £12.71 - £13.50 per hour

Flexible shifts to suit your availability

Blue Arrow is currently recruiting Kitchen Assistants to join our growing team, supporting a range of clients across catering environments including schools, hospitals, care homes, and commercial kitchens.

What's on offer

• Competitive hourly pay: £12.71 - £13.50 per hour
• Flexible working hours - choose shifts that fit your schedule
• Opportunities for ongoing and temporary roles
• Weekly pay
• Work in a variety of friendly and professional kitchens

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting chefs with basic food preparation
• Maintaining cleanliness of the kitchen and work areas
• Washing up and operating kitchen equipment safely
• Supporting with stock rotation and deliveries
• Following food hygiene and health & safety procedures

Requirements

• A positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team
• Previous kitchen or catering experience is desirable but not essential
• DBS check required (we can process this for you if you don't already have one)
• Reliability and good timekeeping

Why join Blue Arrow?

At Blue Arrow, we pride ourselves on connecting people with rewarding opportunities. Whether you're looking for full-time hours or flexible shifts to fit around your lifestyle, we can help you find the right role.

Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people