Kashrut Coordinator

NCL Health and Social Care Academy; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A health and social care organization in Greater London is seeking a Kashrut and Cultural Food Lead for a part-time role (20 hours/week). The candidate will ensure food services reflect Jewish culture and values, requiring strong interpersonal skills and a deep understanding of Jewish dietary law. Responsibilities include working with Kashrut authorities, training staff, and managing kosher food processes. Offers a comprehensive benefits package including pension contributions and employee assistance programs.

Benefits

4% pension contribution

Life insurance (2x salary)

Discounts at major retailers

24/7 access to a GP

Employee Assistance Programme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of Jewish dietary law and culture.
• Experience or knowledge of health and social care.
• Trained to operate as a Shomer.

Responsibilities

• Work with Kashrut authorities to ensure compliance.
• Liaise with licensing authorities and resolve issues.
• Identify new kosher products for chefs.

Skills

Confident communicator

Problem-solver

Understanding of Jewish dietary law

Excellent communication skills

Strong organisational skills

Experience in training others

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

About Us

Jewish Care is the largest provider of health and social care services for the Jewish community in the UK. Every week, we touch the lives of 10,000 people. We provide services to a range of people including older people, people with mental health needs and people living with dementia. Our five values are at the heart of the way we work. They drive how we act as individuals and as an organisation and shape our culture. We value Excellence, Integrity, Innovation, Compassion, and Inclusivity. Jewish Care operate a rolling recruitment process and reserve the right to close the advert once a suitable candidate has been identified.

Your Role

We are seeking a Kashrut and Cultural Food Lead to play a vital role in ensuring that our food and hospitality services reflect and celebrate Jewish culture and values. This post is working part time for 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday with some flexibility on occasional Sundays. The post will require working across all our resources including Stanmore, Golders Green, Friern Barnet and Redbridge areas, therefore access to a vehicle for work is essential (mileage allowance is paid).

• Work in partnership with Kashrut authorities (SKA, KLBD, KFSSL) to ensure sites operate in line with Kashrut law.
• Serve as the main liaison between Jewish Care and the licensing authorities, resolving on‑site issues efficiently and constructively.
• Maintain relationships with kosher suppliers and identify suitable new products for chefs throughout the year.
• Manage processes following any breach of Kashrut and develop plans to prevent recurrence.
• Provide advice and training to staff across Jewish Care on kosher food laws and practices, both in kitchens and communal spaces.
• Support Business Managers and hospitality teams in preparing for and delivering Shabbat, festivals, and key events.
• Manage and monitor the costs of Kashrut supervision within agreed budgets.

About You

• Confident communicator and problem‑solver with a deep understanding of Jewish dietary law and culture.
• Approachable, kind, and able to engage effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience or knowledge of health and social care, and an understanding of faith and culture in that context.
• Trained to operate as a Shomer.
• Proven experience fostering positive working environments and team engagement.
• Excellent communication skills — both written and verbal.
• Strong organisational and digital skills (Microsoft 365).
• Experience of training or teaching others.
• Ability to work autonomously and build relationships at all levels.
• Understanding of the Jewish way of life.

Your benefits

• 4% pension contribution (Legal and General).
• 2 x salary - Life Insurance.
• A huge range of discounts at major retailers and supermarkets.
• 24/7 access to a GP either online or on the phone.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential advice.
• Our Wellbeing Hub which contains lots of articles and support with mental and physical wellness, free fitness, and yoga videos and lots more.
• Career development opportunities and access to our online learning management system.
• Free DBS check where the role requires.