Kitchen Assistant (Fixed Term)

Jewish Care; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Jewish Care, a multi-award-winning organisation, is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join their Hospitality team. This fixed-term role involves delivering high-quality Hospitality Services across various locations, requiring excellent communication skills and a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate. The position offers a full-time schedule with some weekend work, ensuring a dynamic and engaging work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy kitchen environment.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training (e.g., Supervision, NVQ Training).

Responsibilities

• Basic food preparation such as vegetables, salads, and sandwiches.
• Maintaining a clean, hygienic, and presentable environment.
• Preparing and arranging food counters and dining areas for service.
• Serving hot & cold food and beverages.

Skills

Communication

Literacy

Numeracy

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Our multi-award-winning organisation is looking to recruit a Kitchen Assistant to join our Hospitality team. This role may include some weekend working.

The role of Kitchen Assistant involves delivering Hospitality Services within our Campus, Care Homes, and Community Centres to high standards.

This is a fixed-term position, working 40 hours per week across 5 out of 7 days, including some weekends and bank holidays. Shift times are 8am-3pm or 11.30am - 7.30pm, covering a period of up to 12 months to cover maternity leave.

What you will be doing

You will play a key role in ensuring excellent service delivery, creating an inviting environment. Your core duties will include:

1. Basic food preparation such as vegetables, salads, and sandwiches
2. Maintaining a clean, hygienic, and presentable environment
3. Preparing and arranging food counters and dining areas for service
4. Serving hot & cold food and beverages
5. Operating the till and cashing up when required

Who are we looking for?

You should ideally have experience working in a busy kitchen environment, capable of working independently and as part of a team. You will need:

• A Basic Food Hygiene Certificate or willingness to obtain one
• Excellent communication skills, confident when speaking to diverse groups
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Willingness to undertake relevant training (e.g., Supervision, NVQ Training)