Kitchen Assistant

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.