Kitchen Assistant / Weekend

a2dominion; Stanwell; On-site; GBP 16,531 - 19,286; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension up to 8%

Health & lifestyle benefits allowance

Job summary

a2dominion in Stanwell is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support food preparation, service, and kitchen hygiene in a resident-focused environment. You will help with meal setup, cleaning, stock checks and assist the Chef Manager with deliveries and stock rotation.

This part-time permanent role runs Saturdays and Sundays, 10:00–14:00, with enhanced DBS checks and a collaborative team focused on safety and compassionate care for elderly residents.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow instructions from the Chef Manager and Catering Manager.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable engaging with elderly and vulnerable customers and their families in a caring and respectful way.
• Confident using computers for online training and basic systems.
• A positive attitude, willingness to learn and commitment to working well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining health and safety food regulations.
• Preparing and serving food and cleaning the kitchen.
• Setting up the service area for breakfast, lunch and evening meals.
• Cleaning the dining room, kitchen, storerooms and outside storage area.
• Checking in goods for quality control and packing goods away on delivery.
• Assisting the chef with the daily running of the service.
• Supporting the Chef Manager with deliveries, stock rotation and removing any out-of-date items.
• Communicating when products are running low.

Skills

Follow instructions

Fast-paced environment

Caring with elderly

Computer literacy

Team player

Job description

Overview

A Kitchen Assistant is required to support food preparation, meal service, kitchen cleaning, stock rotation and safe catering operations within a welcoming resident-focused environment.

Previous roles in catering or hospitality are welcome, including Catering Assistant, Kitchen Porter, Food Service Assistant, General Catering Assistant, Catering Team Member, Kitchen Team Member, Food Preparation Assistant, Hospitality Assistant, Dining Room Assistant, Kitchen Operative.

Salary

£13.45 per hour + benefits

Location

Stanwell, Surrey (TW19)

Job Type & Hours

Part-Time, Permanent. Working hours: 8 hours, Saturday and Sunday, 10:00–14:00.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining health and safety food regulations
• Preparing and serving food and cleaning the kitchen
• Setting up the service area for breakfast, lunch and evening meals
• Cleaning the dining room, kitchen, storerooms and outside storage area
• Checking in goods for quality control and packing goods away on delivery
• Assisting the chef with the daily running of the service
• Supporting the Chef Manager with deliveries, stock rotation and removing any out-of-date items
• Communicating when products are running low

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Ability to follow instructions from the Chef Manager and Catering Manager
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable engaging with elderly and vulnerable customers and their families in a caring and respectful way
• Confident using computers for online training and basic systems
• A positive attitude, willingness to learn and commitment to working well as part of a team

Desirable

• Previous experience working in a kitchen environment

Benefits

• 25 days’ holiday (Plus Bank Holidays) increasing up to 28 days with 3 years of service
• Up to 8% contributory pension
• All permanent and fixed-term employees receive a generous annual allowance of up to £300 to use towards health and lifestyle benefits for both you and your family

This role requires an Enhanced DBS Check