Kitchen Assistant

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is looking for a Kitchen Assistant to support the kitchen team at the Acacia Care Centre. This role includes responsibilities such as food preparation and maintaining kitchen hygiene. The position offers a competitive hourly wage of £12.25 and benefits including a Blue Light Discount Card and recognition programme. The ideal candidate will be passionate about hospitality, flexible, and eager to learn. Join a diverse team where you can grow your career in the hospitality sector.

Benefits

Blue Light Discount Card

Holiday & days out discounts

Long service awards

Recognition programme

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications required, but essential passion for hospitality and a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support kitchen team with food preparation and cleaning.
• Maintain kitchen environment to high standards.

Skills

Passion for hospitality

Willingness to learn

Job description

This is a great opportunity for a passionate and fast-learning individual to join the team as a Kitchen Assistant at the Acacia Care Centre in South Norwood, London. The role offers a competitive hourly rate of £12.25 and a range of employee benefits, including a Blue Light Discount Card, holiday and days out discounts, long service awards, and a recognition programme.

Main duties of the job

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting the kitchen team in the day-to-day operations of the care home. This will include tasks such as food preparation, cleaning, and ensuring the kitchen environment is maintained to high standards. The role requires a flexible approach, as you will be working 37 hours per week, including alternate weekends.

About us

Acacia Care Centre is a 62-bed residential, nursing, and dementia care home located in South Norwood, London. The home has a CQC rating of 'Good' and is rated 9.8 on Carehome.co.uk, reflecting the high-quality care and services it provides.

Job responsibilities

About the Home:

• 62 Bedded, Residential, Nursing & Dementia Home
• CQC Rating – Good
• Rated 9.8 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

What will Aria Care Offer you?

• Blue Light Discount Card
• Holiday & days out discounts
• Long service awards
• Recognition programme
• And much more!

Are you a passionate and a fast learner, looking for a place where you can grow in hospitality? We have a great opportunity for a Kitchen Assistant so why not get in touch!

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer and thrive on learning from each other’s cultures, beliefs, and experiences. If you are empathetic, respectful and have a growth mindset, Aria Care is the perfect place for you.

It would be great to hear from you!

Person Specification

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications are required, but a passion for hospitality and a willingness to learn and grow in the role are essential.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.