Kitchen Prep Assistant: Fast-Paced, Hands-On & Detail‑Driven

Cook View All Jobs; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free cooked lunch

Free car park

Birthday leave

Staff profit sharing

Wellbeing program

30% staff discount

Team meals & events

B Corp certification

Job summary

COOK in Sittingbourne is seeking a Kitchen Prep Assistant to support the busy kitchen with prep, washing and basic cooking tasks. You’ll follow instructions to prepare ingredients, maintain clean work areas and assist the team in a fast-paced environment.

The role suits reliable, detail-oriented individuals who are comfortable standing for long periods and lifting. NVQ level 1/2 (or catering equivalent) is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 1/2 (or catering equivalent) preferred but not required.
• Comfortable standing for long periods and with regular lifting, carrying, bending and reaching.
• Attention to safety, hygiene and kitchen cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Carefully cutting, weighing and measuring ingredients according to instructions.
• Preparing meat, seafood and poultry by cutting or grinding for cooking.
• Chopping and prepping vegetables with sharp knives in a busy kitchen.
• Keeping surfaces, utensils, equipment and dishes clean and tidy.
• Following food safety and hygiene regulations to maintain a safe kitchen.
• Supporting the team with other kitchen tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Reliable

Hands-on

Education

NVQ level 1/2 (or catering equivalent)

Job description

COOK in Sittingbourne is seeking a Kitchen Prep Assistant to support the busy kitchen with prep, washing and basic cooking tasks. You’ll follow instructions to prepare ingredients, maintain clean work areas and assist the team in a fast-paced environment.

The role suits reliable, detail-oriented individuals who are comfortable standing for long periods and lifting. NVQ level 1/2 (or catering equivalent) is preferred but not required.