Kitchen Assistant — Fresh Prep, Clean Kitchen, Team Focus

Prestwick Care Group; West Virginia; On-site; USD 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training package

Employee Assistance programme

Employee discount card for leisure

Job summary

Prestwick Care Group is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join our team in a role that supports the Head Chef with ingredient prep and daily cleanliness. The position focuses on maintaining high food standards, safety and hygiene within the kitchen environment.

Ideal candidates will have strong communication, enjoy working in a team, and hold a good DBS check with knowledge of health and safety regulations. This is an on-site role requiring flexibility in shifts.

Qualifications

• Good, friendly communication skills.
• Able to work within a close team.
• Satisfactory DBS check.
• Knowledge / experience of health and safety legislation.
• Flexible in approach to working rota.
• Must have impeccable standards of personal hygiene and cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food and vegetable preparation alongside chefs.
• Ensure all serveries are stocked and clean.
• Clear and wash dirty crockery and utensils.
• Clean all kitchen equipment and trolleys.
• Maintain cleanliness of work surfaces and floors.
• Attend Basic Food Hygiene training and abide by COSHH and Health & Safety rules.

Skills

Communication

Team player

DBS check

Health and safety

Flexibility

Hygiene

Job description

Prestwick Care Group is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join our team in a role that supports the Head Chef with ingredient prep and daily cleanliness. The position focuses on maintaining high food standards, safety and hygiene within the kitchen environment.

Ideal candidates will have strong communication, enjoy working in a team, and hold a good DBS check with knowledge of health and safety regulations. This is an on-site role requiring flexibility in shifts.