Kitchen Assistant

Supportive Bridge Staffing & Recruitment is delighted to partner with Care UK to recruit a dedicated and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to join their bank team in Colchester, UK. Care UK is an award-winning care provider committed to delivering exceptional care and dining experiences while offering staff flexible scheduling opportunities in Colchester, UK.

In this flexible catering support role in Colchester, UK, you will assist the kitchen team with basic food preparation, maintain high standards of cleanliness, and ensure proper storage of ingredients and equipment. Backed by Care UK's specialized Catering Academy in Colchester, UK, you will receive full training and ongoing support to build a successful career in care home catering.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh produce and light menu items, such as vegetables and sandwiches, under chef supervision in Colchester, UK.

• Maintain high cleanliness standards across kitchen areas, washing cooking utensils, pots, and food prep surfaces in Colchester, UK.

• Ensure correct, safe storage of dry produce, perishable foods, and cleaning supplies in accordance with hygiene standards in Colchester, UK.

Requirements

• A reliable, hardworking approach with a genuine desire to support resident wellbeing in Colchester, UK.

• Good teamwork and communication skills to collaborate effectively in a busy kitchen setting in Colchester, UK.

• No prior catering experience required; full induction and training are provided through the Catering Academy in Colchester, UK.

Benefits

• Complete schedule flexibility through bank working, allowing you to balance work and personal life in Colchester, UK.

• On-demand access to earned wages via Wagestream alongside Bank Holiday pay enhancements in Colchester, UK.

• Structured career pathways via the Catering Academy, approved apprenticeship schemes, and staff wellbeing perks in Colchester, UK.