Kitchen Assistant

3 days ago

Beckenham, Greater London, United Kingdom KYN Full time

Kitchen Assistant – BANK (Zero Hour contract)
£12.73 per hour
KYN BICKLEY, Bickley Park Rd, Bromley BR1 2AZ

About KYN
KYN is a brand-new care home company focused on offering an elevated approach to care: Individualised journeys built around the needs and interests of our residents in beautiful surroundings with life-enriching practices.

Our first home, KYN BICKLEY, opened in February 2023. KYN BICKLEY is an 86-bedroom home offering each resident an elegant and comfortable bedroom, communal areas for dining and reclining; and inviting outdoor terraces overlooking landscaped gardens bordered by woodland. We have a further three care homes in development in London.

About The Opportunity
As a BANK Kitchen Assistant you will be responsible for:

  • To undertake all kitchen assistant duties to the highest possible standard
  • To ensure high standards of cleanliness and best practices are always maintained throughout the kitchen
  • To be responsible for the operation of the plate and pot wash areas of the kitchen, ensuring all items are processed in a timely manner and to the KYN standard.
  • Restock all cleaned items as necessary in the kitchen and employee areas to support the Chef's in both food preparation and service
  • To ensure all rules and regulations for food health, allergens and hygiene are always adhered to
  • To recognise and report any situation which may affect the quality of service to the residents
  • To monitor health and safety, compliance, and procedures to ensure standards are maintained in both kitchen and dining teams
  • To maintain a clean and tidy appearance and work in an orderly manner in line with brand standards and legal requirements
  • To report all accidents and incidents to the Head/Sous Chef
  • To contribute toward the induction of new kitchen team members as required
  • As directed, to store food items and deliveries correctly and in rotation to minimise wastage using all company labelling and dating processes
  • To undertake the removal of waste from the kitchen, including delivery packaging, transport to the bin store and safely place in the appropriate bins
  • To complete opening/closing checklists daily
  • To comply with COSHH (Control of Substance Hazardous to Health) and Infection Control regulations
  • To support the Chefs to always take a proactive attitude towards the engagement of all residents
  • To participate in in-house training sessions and attend meetings when require by the Head/Sous Chef and/or Home Manager
  • To utilise all the resources within the kitchen effectively
  • To ensure the kitchen have adequate supplies of clean utensils, crockery, and other equipment
  • To comply with KYN's uniform code whilst on duty
  • To always respond in a polite and professional manner to the residents and never enter a resident's room without knocking
  • To be aware of the responsibilities for Health & Safety for all team members, residents, and visitors, reporting any accidents or potential hazards to the person in charge
  • To adhere to all KYN's policies and procedures

About You

  • You will be a professional, who understands the importance of delivering and maintaining high kitchen standards – keeping a safe, clean, and compliant environment.
  • You will have strong communication skills, a corporative and polite manner, and an eye for detail.
  • You will be trustworthy, caring, adaptable, friendly, and patient and continuingly striving for excellence.

About Our Commitment To You

  • Access to the best-in-class equipment and technology
  • Company contributory pension scheme & life insurance
  • And much more……

To find out more about KYN, our teams and values please visit

KYN is an equal opportunities employer.

To be considered for this role you will have to provide proof of right to work in the UK and consent to an enhanced DBS check.
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