Kitchen Assistant DBS Required

Interaction Recruitment; Reigate; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£12.71 per hour

Ongoing employment

Full-time and part-time options

Supportive working environment

Care home experience

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment is seeking a reliable Kitchen Assistant for an ongoing care home role in Reigate. You will support the kitchen and care home team with daily meals and refreshments for residents, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and resident care.

Experience in kitchen or care settings, good food hygiene practices, and an Enhanced DBS (Update Service) are essential for this role. Flexible full-time/part-time hours are available.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in kitchen, catering or care setting is essential.
• Good awareness of food hygiene and safe working practices.
• Reliable and flexible with strong teamwork and communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and presentation of meals and refreshments.
• Support kitchen team during breakfast, lunch and evening services.
• Prepare dining areas and ensure timely meal delivery to residents.
• Wash and clean crockery, utensils and equipment.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in kitchen and dining areas.
• Follow food hygiene and health & safety procedures at all times.
• Assist with stock rotation and deliveries as needed.
• Keep the kitchen organized and running efficiently.
• Provide friendly, respectful service to residents.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food hygiene

Teamwork

Communication

Flexible

Enhanced DBS

Job description

Kitchen Assistant – Care Home

Location: Reigate, Surrey
Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour
Hours: Full-time / Part-time opportunities available
Contract:Ongoing

My client is a well-established care home in Reigate, providing a welcoming and comfortable environment for its residents. They are looking for a reliable and caring Kitchen Assistant to join their team on an ongoing temporary basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working as part of a team and takes pride in maintaining high standards of food service, cleanliness and resident care.

The Role

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will support the kitchen and care home team with the day-to-day provision of meals and refreshments for residents.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the preparation and presentation of meals and refreshments
• Supporting the kitchen team during breakfast, lunch and evening meal services
• Preparing dining areas and ensuring residents receive meals in a timely manner
• Washing and cleaning crockery, utensils and kitchen equipment
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the kitchen and dining areas
• Following food hygiene, health and safety procedures at all times
• Assisting with stock rotation and putting away deliveries where required
• Helping to keep the kitchen organised and running efficiently
• Providing a friendly and respectful service to residents
• Working closely with care and kitchen colleagues to meet residents' individual needs

About You

We are looking for someone who is dependable, approachable and has a genuine interest in working within a care environment.

Previous experience in a kitchen, catering, hospitality or care home setting is essential.

You will need:

• Previous experience in a kitchen, catering or food service environment
• Good awareness of food hygiene and safe working practices
• A reliable and flexible approach to work
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• A friendly and patient manner when interacting with residents
• The ability to work efficiently in a busy environment
• An Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the DBS Update Service – this is essential for the role

What My Client Offers

• £12.71 per hour
• Ongoing employment
• Full-time and part-time opportunities
• A supportive working environment
• The opportunity to work within established care settings
• The chance to make a positive contribution to residents' daily lives

If you have catering or kitchen experience, hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, and are looking for a rewarding role within a care environment in Reigate, we'd love to hear from you.