Sous Chef - Croydon

Care Concern Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Care Concern Group is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the delivery of high quality meals in a clean, safe kitchen. You will help with food preparation, keep the kitchen tidy, assist with deliveries and stock, and work closely with the Chef to ensure smooth operations.

The role offers a consistent routine and a supportive environment to build or develop experience within a well organised kitchen team.

Qualifications

• A positive and reliable approach.
• Good organisation and attention to detail.
• Basic understanding of food safety and hygiene.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of quality meals in a clean, safe kitchen.
• Assist with food preparation and storage, ensuring stock is organised.
• Help with deliveries and kitchen organisation to keep workflow smooth.
• Work closely with the Chef and team to maintain high kitchen standards.

Skills

Positive attitude

Organisation

Food safety basics

Teamwork

Good communication

Job description

As Kitchen Assistant, you will support the delivery of high quality meals within a clean, safe and well organised kitchen environment. This is a hands on role where your contribution helps ensure meals are prepared efficiently and to a high standard. You will support food preparation, maintain cleanliness across the kitchen and assist with deliveries, storage and stock organisation. Working closely with the Chef and wider team, you will help ensure the kitchen runs smoothly and safely at all times. This role offers a consistent routine and the opportunity to build or develop your experience within a supportive and well organised kitchen environment.

• A positive and reliable approach
• Good organisation and attention to detail
• Basic understanding of food safety and hygiene
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication skills
• Previous kitchen experience is beneficial but not essential
  Haling Park Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive.

Our five core values Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you.