Chef Assistant

Job Title: Chef AssistantLocation: Maidstone, UKSalary: £12.83 - £13.00 per hour (based on experience)Hours: Full-time, permanent position (approx. 30 hours per week)

Our clients residential care home in Maidstone is looking for an enthusiastic Chef Assistant to join their culinary team. If you have a background in catering and a passion for creating nutritious, delicious meals that bring joy to others, I'd love to hear from you!

• Working Hours:
  • 7:00 am - 4:00 pm or 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Days: Monday to Friday with alternate weekend shifts
• Contract: Permanent, full-time role

• Competitive pay rate of £12.83 - £13.00 per hour, based on experience
• A supportive, team-focused work environment
• Opportunity to grow and develop culinary skills in a rewarding setting

• Assist the Head Chef with daily meal preparation, ensuring high standards of food quality, presentation, and safety
• Create appetizing, nutritious meals tailored to residents' dietary requirements and preferences
• Cover for the Head Chef in their absence, managing the kitchen operations smoothly and efficiently
• Uphold health, safety, and hygiene standards in line with food safety regulations
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and manage food storage effectively

• Experience: Previous catering experience, ideally in a similar environment
• Skills: Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility: Willing to work alternate weekends and cover shifts as needed

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required).
• No Sponsorship offered.

If you are interested in this role, please apply with your most up to date CV. Alternatively, contact Maddie on to discuss the vacancy further.

Howard Finley acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. As part of our recruitment process, we will retain your CV for a period of one year to enable us to consider you for future roles. After this period, your CV will be deleted.