Kitchen Assistant


Company:	New Appointments Group Ltd
Salary:	£12.71 to £12.71 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Maidstone, ME17 3AA
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	21 Aug 2026
Closing date:	20 Sept 2026

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Summary

Kitchen Assistant

Location: Maidstone

Pay Rate: £12.71ph

Start Date: Monday 7th September

Hours: The role will primarily be Monday-Friday, 12pm-7pm, although there may be a requirement for some morning cover during one particular week. There may also be some Saturday working, with a day off during the week accommodated where required.

We are currently recruiting for a Temporary Kitchen Assistant to join a busy kitchen in Maidstone for approximately one month throughout September.

This is a great opportunity for someone with previous kitchen, catering, hospitality or KP experience who is reliable, hardworking and happy to support with general kitchen duties. No formal cooking experience is required.

Duties will include:

General kitchen assistance and keeping the kitchen clean and tidy

Washing up and cleaning kitchen equipment

Supporting chefs with tray preparation

Basic food preparation, including peeling and chopping vegetables

Following food hygiene and health & safety procedures

Supporting the wider kitchen team as required

We are looking for someone who:

Has previous kitchen, catering, hospitality or KP experience

Is reliable and hardworking

Is comfortable carrying out general kitchen duties

Can work well as part of a team

Has a good understanding of kitchen hygiene and health & safety

Is flexible with working hours and occasional Saturday shifts

If you're available from Monday 7th September and are looking for a kitchen role throughout September, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered!

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We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles.

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