Kitchen & Food Services Worker

St Mungo's; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive accommodation service in Greater London seeks a Kitchen & Food Services Worker to prepare and serve nutritious meals for residents with complex needs. In this role, you will maintain high hygiene standards, engage with residents, and adapt menus based on feedback. The position requires flexibility, as shifts may include evenings and weekends. Applicants are encouraged from diverse backgrounds. Training in food hygiene is essential, and previous experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to prepare and serve meals for 20–40 residents.
• Strong communication skills with colleagues and residents.
• Experience maintaining hygiene and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve meals for residents.
• Maintain cleanliness according to hygiene procedures.
• Engage with residents positively, including those with challenging behaviors.

Skills

Meal preparation for large groups

Effective communication

Hygiene and safety standards

Structured food hygiene procedures

Engagement with diverse residents

Education

Food Hygiene Level 1 & 2 training

Job description

Are you passionate about food and making a difference in people’s lives?

Join our dedicated kitchen team at Spring Gardens, a supported accommodation service for individuals with complex needs including mental health and substance use. As a Kitchen & Food Services Worker, you’ll help deliver nutritious meals in a safe, welcoming environment while supporting residents with dignity and respect.

In this role you will;

• Prepare, cook, and serve meals for 20–40 residents, meeting nutritional and dietary requirements.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in line with St Mungo’s Food Hygiene Procedures.
• Involve clients in designing new menus, taking on feedback and discussing client requests including looking at ways to add diverse options.
• Monitor food and cleaning supplies, ensuring stock levels are maintained.
• Complete daily temperature checks, cleaning schedules, and allergen documentation.
• Supporting the team with Health & Safety compliance and documentation of the kitchen running
• Engage positively with residents, including those who may present challenging behaviours.

About You

To thrive in this role, you will be able to;

• Prepare and serve meals for large groups.
• Communicateeffectively with colleagues and residents.
• Maintaining hygiene and safety standards.
• Follow structured food hygiene procedures and documentation.

You will either posses or be willing to completeFood Hygiene Level 1 & 2 training.

This role is shift based which willincludeevenings, weekends, and bank holidays. You’ll be required to work flexibly in response to service needs.

St Mungo's are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from all under-represented groups.

How to apply

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.

When you’re ready to apply click the ‘Apply Now’ Button to start your online application form.

Closing date : 10am on 8 January 2026

Interview and assessments on : TBC