Caring Kitchen Assistant: Nutritious Meals & Hygiene

The Fairlie Healthcare Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid breaks

Free meals on shift

Free onsite parking

Free uniform

DBS check provided

Cycle to Work Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Comprehensive training

Staff minibus service

Job summary

The Fairlie Healthcare Group is recruiting a Kitchen Assistant to join our catering team at Fairlie House in West Norwood. You will help prepare nutritious meals, assist the Chef and ensure high standards of hygiene and presentation for our residents.

Your role focuses on supporting daily meal service, contributing menu ideas, and upholding dietary and cultural requirements while fostering a positive dining experience in a caring home environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Good organisation and time management.
• A flexible and positive attitude.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and safe kitchen practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing breakfast, lunch and supper.
• Prepare sandwiches, soups and evening meals that are nutritious, varied and beautifully presented.
• Support the Chef with meal preparation and cooking.
• Help plan menus and contribute ideas for new dishes.
• Maintain the highest standards of food hygiene and cleanliness.
• Ensure dietary, nutritional and cultural requirements are always met.
• Take pride in delivering an excellent dining experience for our residents.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organisation

Time management

Flexibility

Food hygiene

Job description

The Fairlie Healthcare Group is recruiting a Kitchen Assistant to join our catering team at Fairlie House in West Norwood. You will help prepare nutritious meals, assist the Chef and ensure high standards of hygiene and presentation for our residents.

Your role focuses on supporting daily meal service, contributing menu ideas, and upholding dietary and cultural requirements while fostering a positive dining experience in a caring home environment.