Kitchen Assistant - Care Home

Hero Recruitment; Molesey; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Kitchen Assistant to work in various care homes across Surrey and Guildford. The ideal candidate will assist with meal preparation and maintain hygiene standards. The position offers flexible hours, competitive pay rates, and ongoing long-term opportunities. Experience in a kitchen is beneficial but not essential.

Benefits

Opportunities for repeat shifts

Flexible working hours

Competitive pay rates

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a commercial or care kitchen would be an advantage but not essential.
• Commitment to high standards of food preparation and hygiene.
• Ability to adapt to different care home environments and teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation and maintain cleanliness.
• Create a positive dining experience for residents.
• Support the smooth running of the kitchen.

Skills

Reliable

Flexible

Attention to detail

Caring

Considerate

Adaptable

Job description

Overview

Kitchen Assistant - Agency Temporary Work - Care Homes

• £15.70 - £16.70 per hour
• Care Homes Across Surrey and Guildford
• Hours: 9.00 am to 6.00 pm
• Agency temporary position with ongoing long-term opportunities

About the role

We are currently recruiting Kitchen Assistants to work in our clients' care homes across Surrey and Guildford. This is an agency temporary position with ongoing long-term opportunities. As a Kitchen Assistant, you\'ll play a key role in supporting the smooth running of the kitchen and ensuring residents receive nutritious, high-quality meals every day. A healthy, well-balanced diet is vital to residents\' wellbeing and daily enjoyment, which makes your role an important part of the care team.

You\'ll assist with meal preparation, maintain high standards of cleanliness, and help create a positive dining experience for residents. You\'ll also have the opportunity to interact with residents and contribute to a welcoming, homely environment.

About you

• Reliable, flexible, and committed to high standards of food preparation and hygiene.
• Caring and considerate in their approach to residents.
• Able to adapt to different care home environments and teams.
• Previous experience in a commercial or care kitchen would be an advantage, but not essential.

Rewards package

• Ongoing long-term bookings with repeat shifts available.
• Opportunities to work across 10+ client care home sites in Surrey and Guildford.
• Competitive pay rates.
• Flexible working to suit your availability.

If you'd like to use your attention to detail and people skills in a role that supports quality care for residents, this is a rewarding opportunity to join our growing team