Kitchen Assistant - Day Shifts, Training & Benefits

Sunderland Care and Support Ltd; Washington; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting salary £25,949 (pro rata if <

DBS paid

Pension scheme

26 days annual leave rising to 31 days

Regular supervision and annual apprais

Training opportunities

Local discounts

Job summary

Sunderland Care and Support Ltd is hiring a Kitchen Assistant to support meal preparation and service in a busy kitchen, with a Monday to Friday pattern and a focus on high-quality, cost-conscious catering.

You will wash and prepare ingredients, check dates, rotate stock, and maintain hygiene to meet current standards. The role includes induction, DBS paid, a starting salary of £25,949, pension, and generous annual leave with progression opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of all food and beverages as directed, ensuring high customer satisfaction.
• Prepare and serve food in accordance with standards and health & safety guidelines to maintain quality and low cost.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene and meet environmental health requirements to sustain a 5-star rating.
• Promote health and safety in all catering operations and participate in regular training.
• Keep abreast of new initiatives, systems and regulations through training.
• Promote effective waste management within the kitchen.
• Washing, peeling and preparing ingredients; unloading supplies and organizing stockroom; checking sell-by dates and rotating stock; cleaning appliances and equipment; observing cooking times and temperatures.

Job description

Sunderland Care and Support Ltd is hiring a Kitchen Assistant to support meal preparation and service in a busy kitchen, with a Monday to Friday pattern and a focus on high-quality, cost-conscious catering.

You will wash and prepare ingredients, check dates, rotate stock, and maintain hygiene to meet current standards. The role includes induction, DBS paid, a starting salary of £25,949, pension, and generous annual leave with progression opportunities.