Kitchen/Catering Assistant - Part Time
| Posting date: | 02 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £13.85 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £13.85 an hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 March 2026 |
| Location: | Caterham, CR3 6YE |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | E0233-26-0243 |
Summary
Helping others improve and turn their lives around there's no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it. We are looking for outstanding Kitchen Assistants who's passionate about food and wants to make a difference. You'll be working part time 22 hours a week (hours will be discussed at interview) at Tupwood Gate Nursing Home. Tupwood Gate is a Nursing Home located in the quiet residential town of Caterham in Surrey, providing outcome-focused care for adults who may be physically frail, with a diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimers disease. Tupwood Gate provides short stay or longer-term care, offering award-winning end of life care. Your Day-to-Day... Assist the team in the providing balanced, appetising meals Perform basic food preparation, cooking tasks & other kitchen duties Wash utensils, dishes & make sure they are stored appropriately Sort, store & distribute ingredients, check deliveries and assist with stock ordering Maintain personal hygiene and ensure the kitchen is clean & hygienic Handle, maintain & store kitchen equipment in accordance with Cygnet procedures Use chemicals in line with Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations You are... Passionate about catering, preferably with experience within a care setting Enthusiastic, keen to learn and an active team member Polite & professional, with a positive attitude at all times An excellent communicator who can liaise with people at all levels Able to work on your own initiative & under supervision Diligent & take pride in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness Why Cygnet? We'll offer you Strong career progression opportunities Expert supervision & support Pension scheme Cycle to work scheme & employee discount saving Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. What next? If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you. Click the button to apply