Night Kitchen Prep Assistant - Paid Breaks & Free Lunch

COOK TRADING LTD; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned food business in Sittingbourne is seeking a Kitchen Prep Assistant to join their Food Preparation department. The role involves preparing ingredients, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring food safety in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Ideal candidates will possess knife skills and a passion for food. Benefits include paid breaks, free meals, and a company culture that values sustainability and community.

Benefits

Paid breaks

Free cooked from fresh lunch

Free car park

Paid leave for special occasions

Staff profit share

Wellbeing program

30% staff discount

Access to discounts and free food perks

Team meals, events & away days

Sustainability-focused workplace

Qualifications

• Experience as a chef or in a busy kitchen preferred.
• Must be confident using sharp knives.
• Ability to follow food safety and hygiene regulations.

Responsibilities

• Cutting, weighing, and measuring ingredients accurately.
• Preparing meat, seafood, and poultry.
• Chopping and prepping vegetables.
• Keeping kitchen spaces clean and tidy.
• Supporting various kitchen tasks as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Knife skills

Reliability

Teamwork

Education

NVQ level 1 and 2 in Catering

Job description

A family-owned food business in Sittingbourne is seeking a Kitchen Prep Assistant to join their Food Preparation department. The role involves preparing ingredients, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring food safety in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Ideal candidates will possess knife skills and a passion for food. Benefits include paid breaks, free meals, and a company culture that values sustainability and community.