Kitchen Prep Assistant – 6am–2pm, Busy Kitchen

Cookfood; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lunch for staff

Free car park

Birthday leave and other paid leaves

Staff profit share

Wellbeing program

30% staff discount

Food discounts and free food perks

Job summary

Cookfood is seeking a Kitchen Prep Assistant at our Sittingbourne site. You will be on the shop floor from 6am to 2pm, Monday to Friday, handling prep tasks in a busy environment.

This hands-on role requires standing for long periods and regular lifting, with opportunities to contribute across the kitchen as needed. Benefits include free fresh lunch for staff, parking, birthday/moving/other leave, staff profit share, wellbeing program, and generous staff discounts.

Qualifications

• Hands-on kitchen role requiring standing for long periods.
• Ability to follow clear instructions and measure ingredients accurately.
• Willingness to assist with various kitchen tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

• Cutting, weighing, and measuring ingredients according to instructions.
• Prepare meat, seafood, and poultry by cutting or grinding.
• Chop and prep vegetables using sharp knives.
• Keep kitchen surfaces, utensils, equipment and dishes clean and organized.
• Follow food safety and hygiene regulations to maintain a safe environment.
• Support team with other kitchen tasks as needed.

Skills

Experience in busy Kitchen

Education

NVQ level 1/2 in catering

Job description

Cookfood is seeking a Kitchen Prep Assistant at our Sittingbourne site. You will be on the shop floor from 6am to 2pm, Monday to Friday, handling prep tasks in a busy environment.

This hands-on role requires standing for long periods and regular lifting, with opportunities to contribute across the kitchen as needed. Benefits include free fresh lunch for staff, parking, birthday/moving/other leave, staff profit share, wellbeing program, and generous staff discounts.