Kitchen Assistant (Adults Establishment) - Fixed-Term
Hours: 35 Hours Per Week
Work Pattern: Monday to Friday / varied shifts as required
Contract: Temporary – 6 Week Cover (ASAP, target start date: 31 August 2026)
We're recruiting a Kitchen Assistant to join an adult social care establishment in Sandy, Central Bedfordshire. This is a practical, hands-on role, ideal for someone reliable, organised, and experienced in a kitchen or catering environment who can support the preparation and serving of meals within an adult care setting.
About the Role:
As a Kitchen Assistant, you'll support the kitchen team with the preparation and serving of meals, while maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety. You'll work as part of the wider care and support environment, helping to ensure meals are prepared and served safely and efficiently.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Assisting with the preparation and serving of meals within an adult social care establishment
- Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen and food preparation areas
- Washing and cleaning kitchen equipment, utensils, and work surfaces
- Following food safety, hygiene, and health & safety procedures
- Supporting the kitchen team with general duties as required
- Working effectively as part of the wider care and support environment
- Undertaking manual and practical duties as required to maintain a clean and safe working environment
What We're Looking For:
We're looking for someone dependable, practical, and organised, with previous experience working in a kitchen or catering environment.
You'll ideally have:
- Previous experience working in a kitchen or catering environment
- Understanding of basic food hygiene and kitchen safety
- Ability to follow instructions and established procedures
- Good organisational skills and a reliable approach to work
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Willingness to undertake manual duties and maintain a clean, safe working environment
Nice-to-have:
- Experience working in an adult social care, care home, or similar setting
- Food hygiene training or certification
- Experience preparing and serving meals for larger groups
Why Apply:
- 35 hours per week, providing consistent temporary work
- 6-week temporary contract providing cover for long-term sickness
- Opportunity to gain experience within an adult social care environment
- Practical, hands-on role within a supportive kitchen and care team
- Opportunity to contribute to the wellbeing and daily experience of adults in care
Benefits:
- Weekly Pay
- Company Pension
- Ongoing Agency Support
- Temp-to-Perm Opportunities
Additional Information:
Location: Swan Lane, Sandy, Central Bedfordshire, SG19 1NE, United Kingdom
Start Date: ASAP – target start date: 31 August 2026
Contract Duration: 6 weeks
Pay Rate: £12.27 per hour (PAYE)
Reason for Cover: Long-term sickness cover
The role may involve manual duties and requires a practical, hands-on approach.
Job Reference: OR112608
Job Type: Temporary
Pay: £12.27 per hour
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Do you have a basic understanding of food hygiene, food safety, and kitchen health & safety procedures?
- Are you comfortable assisting with the preparation and serving of meals for adults in a care environment?
- Are you available to start ASAP, with a target start date of 31 August 2026?
Experience:
- Kitchen management: 1 year (required)
- Catering Assistant: 1 year (required)
- adult social care: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Food Hygiene training or certification (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
