School & Care Kitchen Assistant - Caring & Reliable

Cucumber Catering; Southampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Uniform provided

Holiday pay

DBS check offered

Job summary

Cucumber Catering in Southampton is seeking experienced Kitchen Assistants for agency roles across local schools and care homes. You will assist with meal preparation, cooking and serving, supporting a friendly kitchen team and following menus, portions and dietary needs. A caring, patient approach is essential.

An Enhanced DBS check is required. Reliable, punctual team players are preferred. Weekly pay, uniform provided and DBS offered free of charge.

Qualifications

• Experience in schools, care homes or similar care settings is essential.
• Experience as Kitchen/Catering Assistant or similar role.
• Caring, compassionate approach when working with children and vulnerable adults.
• Good understanding of food hygiene, health & safety and kitchen procedures.
• Awareness of allergies and dietary requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation, cooking and serving of meals to students and residents.
• Support kitchen team with daily operations.
• Follow menus, portion sizes and dietary requirements.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in kitchen and dining areas.
• Comply with health, food safety and safeguarding procedures.
• Work respectfully around children and vulnerable adults.

Skills

School kitchen experience

Care setting experience

Food hygiene knowledge

Enhanced DBS check

Job description

Cucumber Catering in Southampton is seeking experienced Kitchen Assistants for agency roles across local schools and care homes. You will assist with meal preparation, cooking and serving, supporting a friendly kitchen team and following menus, portions and dietary needs. A caring, patient approach is essential.

An Enhanced DBS check is required. Reliable, punctual team players are preferred. Weekly pay, uniform provided and DBS offered free of charge.