Kitchen Assistant Care Home

Advantage Angels; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS check

Flexible shifts

Premium pay (£14–£19/hour)

Weekly or monthly pay

Uniform provided

ID badge provided

Timesheets provided

Referral bonus

Job summary

Advantage Angels is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support chefs, wash dishes, and maintain cleanliness and safety across the kitchen and serving areas. The role offers flexible shifts with premium pay (£14.00–£19.00 per hour) and weekend/Bank Holiday enhancements.

Training is provided, and uniform, ID badge, and timesheets are supplied. Advantage Angels is a trusted UK healthcare staffing agency and Private Nursing provider with over 10 years of experience supporting care homes, nursing homes

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Kitchen Assistant or in a catering role.
• The right to work in the UK.
• Strong understanding of food hygiene and health and safety practices.
• Excellent communication skills and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Supporting chefs with daily kitchen tasks.
• Washing dishes and cooking utensils.
• Keeping the kitchen and serving areas clean, hygienic, and compliant with health and safety standards.
• Maintaining a high standard of infection control and adhering to the Food Standards Act 1999.

Skills

Reliable

Team player

Strong communication

Food hygiene knowledge

Health and safety awareness

Independence

Job description

Kitchen Assistant | Flexible Shifts & Premium Pay | £14.00–£19.00 per hour

What We Offer

• Excellent Pay: Earn £14.00–£19.00 per hour as a Kitchen Assistant, with enhancements for weekends and bank holidays, plus your choice of weekly or monthly pay
• Flexibility That Works for You: No fixed schedules — choose every shift you work, with no pressure or limits
• Immediate & Ongoing Work: Start earning straight away, with ongoing shifts available across Haywards Heath and the surrounding area, including Burgess Hill, Uckfield, East Grinstead, Lewes and Horsham
• Free Training: Comprehensive training provided at no cost to you
• Full Support: Our team is always on hand — uniform, ID badge and timesheets all provided
• Free Enhanced DBS: We cover the cost of your check
• Referral Bonus: Get paid for helping us find great people

Are you a reliable, experienced Kitchen Assistant looking for rewarding work with excellent pay?

Your Role

As a Kitchen Assistant, You'll Play a Vital Part In The Kitchen, Supporting Chefs In Preparing Delicious, Nutritious Meals. This Includes

• Supporting chefs with daily kitchen tasks
• Washing dishes and cooking utensils
• Keeping the kitchen and serving areas clean, hygienic, and compliant with health and safety standards
• Maintaining a high standard of infection control and adhering to the Food Standards Act 1999

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Kitchen Assistant or in a catering role
• The right to work in the UK
• A strong understanding of food hygiene and kitchen health and safety practices
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work well independently and as part of a team
• A positive attitude and a high level of reliability
• A driving licence is preferred but not essential

Advantage Angels is a trusted UK healthcare staffing agency and Private Nursing provider with over 10 years of experience supporting care homes, nursing homes and healthcare organisations nationwide. For more than a decade, we have delivered reliable, compliant and high-quality healthcare professionals to some of the UK’s leading care home providers. Our long-standing partnerships are built on consistency, transparency and a commitment to raising standards in care delivery. We understand that healthcare providers need more than just agency cover they need dependable, fully vetted professionals who uphold the highest standards of clinical practice. That is why Advantage Angels has become a preferred healthcare staffing agency for established care organisations across the UK.