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Jewish Care; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Jewish Care is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join our friendly catering team, supporting the delivery of high-quality meals and hospitality services in our care homes and community centres.

This is a hands-on role with 35 hours per week, typically 5 days out of 7, including some weekends. You’ll assist with food preparation, keep spaces clean and safe, and help create a welcoming dining experience for residents and the wider community.

Qualifications

• You don’t need previous experience—we’ll provide training.
• Experience in a kitchen or catering environment is helpful but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with basic food preparation
• Washing dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment
• Keeping kitchen and dining areas clean and organised
• Supporting meal service and preparing dining areas
• Helping with hospitality and special events
• Working closely with chefs and front‑of‑house teams

Skills

Reliable

Team player

Cleanliness

Willing to learn

Hardworking

Job description

At Jewish Care, food is more than just a meal—it’s about comfort, community, and connection. Across our care homes and community centres, our catering teams play a vital role in creating welcoming environments where people feel at home.

About the role

We’re looking for a Kitchen Assistant to join our friendly catering team, supporting the delivery of high-quality meals and hospitality services.

This is a hands‑on role where you’ll be part of a busy kitchen, helping with food preparation, keeping everything clean and safe, and supporting a great dining experience for our residents and community members.

What you’ll be doing

• Assisting with basic food preparation
• Washing dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment
• Keeping kitchen and dining areas clean and organised
• Supporting meal service and preparing dining areas
• Helping with hospitality and special events
• Working closely with chefs and front‑of‑house teams

What we’re looking for

You don’t need previous experience—we’ll provide training. What matters most is your attitude:

• Reliable and hardworking
• A team player who enjoys being busy
• Takes pride in cleanliness and hygiene
• Friendly and approachable
• Willing to learn and support others

Experience in a kitchen or catering environment is helpful but not essential.

Working pattern

35 hours -Typically 5 days out of 7, including some weekends

Flexibility to support occasional evening events and holidays