Kitchen Assistant

Supportive Bridge Staffing & Recruitment is delighted to partner with Care UK to recruit a motivated and reliable Kitchen Assistant to join their catering team in Colchester, UK. Care UK is an award-winning care provider dedicated to serving fresh, nutritious meals in a warm care home setting while offering flexible, social-friendly schedules in Colchester, UK.

In this fundamental catering role based in Colchester, UK, you will play a key part in daily meal service by preparing ingredients, washing cookware, and ensuring strict food safety and kitchen hygiene standards. Backed by Care UK's specialized Catering Academy in Colchester, UK, you will be provided with comprehensive induction training and personal coaching, making this a fantastic opportunity for anyone starting or continuing a career in catering.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh food items, including sandwich preparation and chopping vegetables, for daily resident meals in Colchester, UK.

• Uphold immaculate kitchen hygiene by washing utensils, pots, and work surfaces in Colchester, UK.

• Manage correct food storage procedures for perishable and dry goods, while securely storing cleaning materials in Colchester, UK.

Requirements

• A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a genuine interest in supporting care home residents in Colchester, UK.

• Ability to work effectively within a busy culinary team and follow health and safety procedures in Colchester, UK.

• No prior kitchen experience needed; full training and mentorship are supplied through the Catering Academy in Colchester, UK.

Benefits

• Predictable, social-friendly shifts with alternate weekend scheduling in Colchester, UK.

• Flexible access to earned wages via Wagestream and enhanced rates on Bank Holiday shifts in Colchester, UK.

• Full career support through the Catering Academy, approved apprenticeships, an annual holiday purchase scheme, and wellbeing perks in Colchester, UK.