Kitchen Assistant DBS Required

Interaction Recruitment Group; Reigate and Banstead; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing employment

Full-time and part-time opportunities

Supportive working environment

Established care settings

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment Group is seeking a reliable Kitchen Assistant for an ongoing temporary role in a care home in Reigate, Surrey. You will support meal provision and dining services, maintaining high hygiene standards and resident care.

Ideal candidates have kitchen or catering experience, good food hygiene knowledge, and a friendly, patient manner. Enhanced DBS via Update Service is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a kitchen, catering or food service environment.
• Good awareness of food hygiene and safe working practices.
• Reliable and flexible approach to work.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Friendly and patient manner when interacting with residents.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy environment.
• Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the DBS Update Service is essential.

Responsibilities

• 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 in kitchen and dining areas.
• Following food hygiene, health and safety procedures at all times.
• Assisting with stock rotation and putting away deliveries as required.
• Helping keep the kitchen organised and running efficiently.
• Providing friendly and respectful service to residents.
• Working closely with care and kitchen colleagues to meet residents' needs.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food hygiene

Teamwork

Reliability

Flexibility

Communication

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‑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.