Kitchen Assistant (Full Time - 37 hours)

Jewish Care; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Jewish Care is seeking a friendly Kitchen Assistant for Anita Dorfman House on the Sandringham Campus in Stanmore. The role covers 37.5 hours per week across five days on a rota, including some weekends. Typical shifts are 7am-3pm or 11am-7pm, with responsibilities in basic food prep, food service and dining area preparation.

Experience in a busy kitchen is desirable. A Basic Food Hygiene Certificate or willingness to obtain it is required.

Qualifications

• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to undertake)
• Previous kitchen experience desirable
• Friendly, reliable and enthusiastic candidate
• Willingness to learn and undertake relevant training

Responsibilities

• Prepare vegetables, salads and sandwiches for service.
• Prepare dining areas and arrange food counters for service.
• Serve hot and cold food and beverages to residents and visitors.
• Maintain clean and hygienic kitchen, dining and work areas.
• Operate the till and assist with cashing up when required.

Skills

Food preparation

Customer service

Cash handling

Communication

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

The Kitchen Assistant will play an important role within Jewish Cares Catering & Hospitality team at Anita Dorfman House on the Sandringham Campus in Stanmore, helping to provide a welcoming, professional and high-quality hospitality service for residents, community members, visitors and colleagues. This permanent role offers 37.5 hours per week, working five days out of seven on a rota basis, including some weekends. Typical shifts are 7am3pm or 11am7pm. Duties include basic food preparation such as vegetables, salads and sandwiches, preparing and arranging food counters and dining areas, serving hot and cold food and beverages, maintaining clean and hygienic environments, and operating the till and cashing up when required. Previous experience in a busy kitchen environment is desirable, alongside a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate or willingness to undertake the qualification., We are looking for a friendly, reliable and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to join our Catering & Hospitality team at Anita Dorfman House on our Sandringham Campus in Stanmore. Working 37.5 hours per week, you will help provide an excellent hospitality service for residents, visitors, community members and colleagues. Your role will include basic food preparation, serving hot and cold food and beverages, preparing dining areas for service and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene. You will also operate the till and support cashing up when required. Previous kitchen experience is desirable, but we are also looking for someone with a positive attitude, good communication skills and a willingness to learn and undertake relevant training

Jewish Care is the largest health and social care charity serving the Jewish community in London and the South East. Every week, our services support more than 12,000 people, delivered by over 1,200 dedicated colleagues across residential care, nursing, retirement living, community support, social work, and mental health services. We provide care that is Jewish at heart, supporting older people and their families every step of the way while welcoming colleagues from all backgrounds. Guided by our values of Excellence, Integrity, Innovation, Compassion, and Inclusiveness, we are committed to delivering high-quality services where people feel valued, respected, and able to live meaningful lives