Kitchen Assistant
About this role
Supportive Bridge Staffing & Recruitment is delighted to partner with Care UK to recruit an enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to join their bank team in Colchester, UK. Care UK is an award-winning care provider committed to delivering high-quality culinary experiences and flexible working arrangements for dedicated staff in Colchester, UK.
In this flexible bank role based in Colchester, UK, you will support the kitchen team with basic food preparation, maintaining kitchen hygiene, and ensuring safe food storage. Supported by Care UK's dedicated Catering Academy in Colchester, UK, you will receive full induction training and continuous coaching, making this an excellent entry point for anyone interested in care home catering.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare fresh produce and ingredients, such as chopping vegetables and preparing sandwiches, in Colchester, UK.
Maintain kitchen cleanliness, washing cooking utensils, pots, and food preparation areas to strict standards in Colchester, UK.
Ensure proper storage of dry and perishable goods, as well as safe handling of cleaning materials in Colchester, UK.
Requirements
A positive, hardworking attitude with a keen commitment to food safety and hygiene in Colchester, UK.
Good team working abilities and clear communication skills in a fast-paced environment in Colchester, UK.
No previous catering experience required; full training and induction are provided by the Catering Academy in Colchester, UK.
Benefits
Total scheduling flexibility through bank shifts to balance work and personal life in Colchester, UK.
On-demand earnings access via Wagestream and enhanced rates for working Bank Holidays in Colchester, UK.
Structured career growth, access to approved apprenticeship schemes, and staff wellbeing perks in Colchester, UK.