Average Kitchen Assistant salary in the UK

Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.We are looking for an outstanding Kitchen Assistant/Catering Assistant who’s passionate about food and wants to make a difference. You’ll be working Part time 22.5 hours a week at Cygnet Hospital Wyke, creating an excellent experience for the people in our care. This role is predominantly weekend working with a flexible weekday in line with the kitchen’s rota. Some degree of flexibility will be requiredCygnet Hospital Wyke provides a comprehensive pathway of acute admissions services for men. Our team works closely and collaboratively with service users, their families and the referrer to provide a seamless pathway from referral to discharge.Our acute service works to assess and manage risk factors, allowing us as a hospital to work successfully and robustly with individuals posing a higher level of complexity and challenge and who present a risk to themselves and others.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…• £13.15 Per Hour• Strong career progression opportunities• Expert supervision & support• Employee referral scheme• Pension scheme• Cycle to work scheme & employee discount savingPlease 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

Adecco are currently recruiting for a School Kitchen Assistant to work for our educational client in Bury.Location: BuryPay Rate: £12.21 - £13.00 per hourJob Type: TemporaryDays: Between Monday and FridayShifts Available: Can vary from, 9:30am-2:30pm, 11am-3pm & 10am-2pmKey DutiesBasic food preparation and assisting the cook. E.g. making sandwiches, peeling vegetablesServing meals to students.Operating a cashier till.Washing dishes, or loading and unloading a large industrial dishwasher.Keeping the kitchen area clean - mopping spillages, cleaning ovens, utensils etc.Following food hygiene and safety procedures.Requirements:Enhanced DBS Certificate registered on the update service is preferred; however, if you do not already have this, you must be willing to go through a background check to obtain this.Previous kitchen or catering experience (school experience desirable).Basic food hygiene knowledge is essential.A Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification is desirable.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.Reliable, punctual, and able to work well in a team.Why Work with Adecco?Weekly payAccess to free wellbeing and financial supportFriendly, dedicated candidate support from our teamAdecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

Role Title: Kitchen Assistant (Temporary)Location: Gwynedd, North WalesContract Type: TemporaryHourly Rate: £13.45 per hourStart Date: ImmediateMinimum Assignment Length:6 weeksReporting To: Catering / Kitchen SupervisorRole PurposeTo support the catering operation at an Education Centre by assisting with food preparation, maintaining high standards of kitchen cleanliness, and ensuring smooth day-to-day kitchen operations during a busy summer period.Working Pattern4–6 days per week (rota dependent)Shift options:Morning: 6:00am – 12:00pmAfternoon/Evening: 2:00pm – 7:30pmOccasional weekend working requiredShifts will be rota-based and may vary depending on operational requirements.Key ResponsibilitiesSupporting the preparation of packed lunches for outdoor activity groupsAssisting with basic food preparation as requiredPot washing and general cleaning dutiesMaintaining kitchen cleanliness and hygiene standards in line with food safety regulationsSupporting the wider catering team with general kitchen dutiesAdhering to health & safety and safeguarding procedures at all timesSkills & ExperienceEssential:Reliable and punctual with a flexible approach to workAbility to work effectively as part of a teamWillingness to carry out hands-on kitchen and cleaning dutiesDesirable:Previous experience in a kitchen or catering environmentBasic knowledge of food hygiene and safety practicesCompliance & SafeguardingDBS Check: Preferred but not essentialSatisfactory references requiredRight to work in the UK must be confirmed prior to startAdditional ConsiderationsThe centre is in a rural location; candidates must consider travel arrangementsPlacement is for a minimum of 6 weeks, with potential for extension depending on demandRole involves physical activity, including standing for long periodsIdeal Candidate ProfileThis role suits a dependable and adaptable individual who can commit to a minimum 6-week placement, is comfortable with flexible working patterns, and is looking for temporary work within a scenic outdoor education environment.