Kitchen Assistant

Cinnamon Care Collection; Croydon; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable care provider seeks a Kitchen Assistant in Croydon to support the catering team. Responsibilities include preparing meals, ensuring hygiene standards, and assisting with all kitchen functions. The ideal candidate will be energetic and organized, with awareness of health regulations. A passion for food and flexibility are essential for this full-time position offering £12.43 per hour plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Physically and medically able to carry out duties.
• Capable of working under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in delivering catering services.
• Prepare nutritional food and beverages as directed.
• Maintain hygiene standards in the kitchen.
• Prepare special diet meals as needed.
• Provide feedback on complaints regarding catering.

Skills

Ability to organize and prioritize workload

Energetic and proactive attitude

Awareness of COSHH and CQC regulations

Job description

Kitchen Assistant

£12.43 per hour plus benefits
Full Time Hours

A Top 20 Care Home Group 2025!

We are looking for flexible Kitchen Assistants to work within our Catering team. If you have a passion for catering we will support with further training and qualifications.

The Kitchen Assistant supports all catering functions within the Cinnamon home and, alongside the Head Chef and other catering staff ensures that all kitchen services are efficient and that the required Health & Safety measures are adhered to within the department. The Kitchen Assistant assists with all the working areas within the homes kitchen. Responsibilities include food preparation, washing dishes and cleaning the kitchen area.

Main Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef, Chef and other catering team members to deliver all catering services throughout the home, ensuring resident choice at all times.
• Prepare nutritional food and beverages to a high standard, as directed by the Head Chef promptly and in accordance with agreed mealtimes.
• Maintain a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen and food storage areas at all times, in accordance with the appropriate food hygiene regulations.
• Prepare special diet meals as needed and as directed by the Head Chef.
• Provide feedback to the Head Chef and Chef on complaints from residents or others on the functioning of the catering department. Address complaints promptly where possible and report them to the Head Chef or in the Head Chef’s absence to the Chef.
• Support cost-effective stock control systems to minimise waste and ensure these are in place.

Person Specification

• Physically and medically able to carry out duties and responsibilities with or without assistive aids
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload and work under pressure
• Energetic, passionate and proactive attitude
• Awareness of COSHH and CQC regulations