Kitchen Assistant (Part time)

Westbank care Home; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 26,517,000 - 35,877,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS (terms apply)

Free on-site parking

Life Insurance

Company pension scheme

Wagestream access

Employee Assistance Programme

Free training and development

Annual salary review

Refer-a-friend scheme (up to £750)

28 days annual leave (pro rata)

Job summary

Aurem Care is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to join our warm Sevenoaks care home team. You will support the kitchen, assist with serving meals, and help maintain clean, safe dining areas for residents.

We value reliability, compassion, and team collaboration. The role offers day shifts, 33.5 hours/week, 28 days annual leave pro rata, and benefits including free DBS, parking, life insurance, and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Kitchen Assistant is essential.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Proactive, reliable and able to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Caring and respectful approach around residents.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in line with COSHH guidelines.
• Washing up and caring for kitchen equipment.
• Cleaning kitchen surfaces, floors, and adhering to the dishwasher cleaning schedule.
• Preparing and setting up tea trolleys throughout the day.
• Assisting with serving food and supporting residents where needed.
• Clearing food trays and keeping dining areas tidy.
• Emptying bins and managing waste disposal.
• Laying tables in the dining room.
• Preparing and serving drinks and refreshments for visitors and relatives.
• Supporting the kitchen team with general duties as required.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Teamwork

Communication

Organisation

Caring approach

Job description

Are you passionate about making a difference in your local community?

Do you enjoy working in a kitchen environment and want to be part of a supportive care team?

We are looking for a dedicated and reliable Kitchen Assistant to join our friendly team within a warm and welcoming care home setting.

About the Role

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the smooth running of the kitchen and ensuring a clean, safe, and pleasant dining experience for our residents.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in line with COSHH guidelines
• Washing up and caring for kitchen equipment
• Cleaning kitchen surfaces, floors, and adhering to the dishwasher cleaning schedule
• Preparing and setting up tea trolleys throughout the day
• Assisting with serving food and supporting residents where needed
• Clearing food trays and keeping dining areas tidy
• Emptying bins and managing waste disposal
• Laying tables in the dining room
• Preparing and serving drinks and refreshments for visitors and relatives
• Supporting the kitchen team with general duties as required

About You

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have previous experience as a Kitchen Assistant (essential)
• Be able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Have strong communication and organisational skills
• Be proactive, reliable, and able to prioritise tasks effectively
• Show a caring and respectful approach when working around residents

What We Offer

• £13 per hour
• 33.5 hours per week (part-time, including weekends)
• Day shifts
• 28 days annual leave (pro rata, including bank holidays)
• Free DBS (terms apply)
• Free on-site parking
• Life Insurance
• Company pension scheme
• Wagestream - access your pay when you need it
• Employee Assistance Programme - mental health & wellbeing support
• Free training and development (including fully funded apprenticeships)
• Annual salary review
• Refer-a-friend scheme (up to £750 reward)

About Us

Aurem Care is proud to have been recognised as a Top 20 Care Home Group by carehome.co.uk.

Our homes are built on a simple belief: people caring for people. We are committed to creating happy, supportive environments for our residents and our teams.

Our values guide everything we do:

Diversity | Integrity | Fun | Commitment | Connection

Important Information

Please note: Aurem Care is not a sponsoring organisation - applicants must have the right to work in the UK.