Kitchen Assistant – Care Home
Location: Reigate, Surrey
Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour
Hours: Full-time / Part-time opportunities available
Contract: Ongoing
My client is a well-established care home in Reigate, providing a welcoming and comfortable environment for its residents. They are looking for a reliable and caring Kitchen Assistant to join their team on an ongoing temporary basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working as part of a team and takes pride in maintaining high standards of food service, cleanliness and resident care.
The Role
As a Kitchen Assistant, you will support the kitchen and care home team with the day-to-day provision of meals and refreshments for residents.
Your responsibilities will include:
Assisting with the preparation and presentation of meals and refreshments
Supporting the kitchen team during breakfast, lunch and evening meal services
Preparing dining areas and ensuring residents receive meals in a timely manner
Washing and cleaning crockery, utensils and kitchen equipment
Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the kitchen and dining areas
Following food hygiene, health and safety procedures at all times
Assisting with stock rotation and putting away deliveries where required
Helping to keep the kitchen organised and running efficiently
Providing a friendly and respectful service to residents
Working closely with care and kitchen colleagues to meet residents' individual needs
About You
We are looking for someone who is dependable, approachable and has a genuine interest in working within a care environment.
Previous experience in a kitchen, catering, hospitality or care home setting is essential.
You will need:
Previous experience in a kitchen, catering or food service environment
Good awareness of food hygiene and safe working practices
A reliable and flexible approach to work
Good communication and teamwork skills
A friendly and patient manner when interacting with residents
The ability to work efficiently in a busy environment
An Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the DBS Update Service – this is essential for the role
What My Client Offers
£12.71 per hour
Ongoing employment
Full-time and part-time opportunities
A supportive working environment
The opportunity to work within established care settings
The chance to make a positive contribution to residents' daily lives
If you have catering or kitchen experience, hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, and are looking for a rewarding role within a care environment in Reigate, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV and a member of our team will be in touch
