Kitchen Assistant

We are looking for the right candidate to social care providers based in Surrey.

The responsibilities of a Kitchen Assistant involve supporting chefs and kitchen staff in food preparation, cleaning, and maintaining hygiene standards in the kitchen. This role is essential in restaurants, hotels, hospitals, schools, and other food service settings.

1. Food Preparation Support

• Washing, peeling, and chopping vegetables and fruits
• Preparing basic ingredients (e.g., portioning meats, grating cheese)
• Assisting with cooking under the supervision of chefs
• Assembling simple dishes like salads, sandwiches, or garnishes

2. Cleaning and Hygiene

• Washing dishes, pots, pans, and utensils
• Cleaning kitchen surfaces, floors, and equipment
• Taking out rubbish and recycling
• Ensuring hygiene and food safety standards are met (following HACCP or local food hygiene laws)

3. Storage and Inventory

• Unpacking and storing deliveries properly (e.g., in fridges, freezers, dry storage)
• Checking expiry dates and rotating stock (FIFO: first in, first out)
• Notifying supervisors about low stock or damaged goods

4. General Kitchen Duties

• Keeping the kitchen tidy and organized
• Refilling ingredients or supplies during service (e.g., sauces, condiments)
• Helping with plating and serving food in some settings
• Supporting kitchen staff during busy service periods

Key Skills and Qualities

• Good time management
• Teamwork and communication
• Basic understanding of food hygiene and safety
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Physical stamina for standing long hours

Essential criteria:

• As working within social care setting Enhanced DBS on update service

Desirable:

Food qualification

Experience prefered

Salary £12.21 per hour