Kitchen Assistant


Company:	Brackenberry Limited
Salary:	£12.27 to £15.83 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Sandy, SG19 1NE
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	23 Oct 2026
Closing date:	22 Nov 2026

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Summary

Summary:

The Kitchen Assistant will support the day-to-day operation of the kitchen within an adults' establishment managed by Central Bedfordshire Council. The role involves assisting with food preparation, serving meals, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene, and ensuring that food is handled, stored and prepared safely. The postholder will help provide a reliable catering service that meets the dietary and nutritional needs of adults using the establishment.

Responsibilities:

Assist kitchen staff with basic food preparation, including washing, peeling, chopping and portioning ingredients.

Support the preparation, cooking and serving of meals in accordance with menus and instructions.

Assist with the preparation of special dietary meals and follow instructions relating to allergies and individual dietary requirements.

Ensure food is stored correctly and safely, following food hygiene procedures and temperature-control requirements.

Monitor kitchen stock levels and report shortages, damaged goods or equipment faults to the appropriate supervisor.

Essential requirements

Qualifications: Basic literacy and numeracy skills to follow instructions, read menus and understand food labels. Training in food preparation, catering or kitchen operations would be advantageous. Essentials: Experience assisting with food preparation, meal service and kitchen cleaning would be advantageous. Experience following food hygiene and food safety procedures is beneficial. Experience working in a care home, residential establishment or adult social care setting would be an advantage.

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