Job summary
We are seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join our Hospitality team within a multi-award-winning organisation. This role is key to supporting the delivery of high-quality hospitality services across our Campus, Care Homes, and Community Centres.
Working 16 hours per week on Mondays and Tuesdays (11:00am 7:30pm).
You will help ensure a clean, welcoming, and efficient kitchen and dining environment.
Your responsibilities will include basic food preparation, maintaining hygiene standards, supporting food service, and assisting with front-of-house duties.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a busy, team-focused environment and takes pride in delivering great service to residents, visitors, and the wider community.
Main duties of the job
An opportunity has arisen for a Kitchen Assistant to support a busy hospitality service within a care and community setting.
You will assist with basic food preparation, maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards, prepare dining areas, and serve food and beverages to customers.
The role also includes operating the till when required and contributing to a positive dining experience.
Ideal candidates will have experience in a kitchen environment, good communication skills, and a willingness to learn and undertake training.
This is a part-time role offering a supportive team environment and the chance to contribute to high-quality service delivery.
About us
Jewish Care is the largest provider of health and social care services for the Jewish community in the UK. Every week, we touch the lives of 10,000 people. We provide services to a range of people including older people, people with mental health needs and people living with dementia.
Our five values are at the heart of the way we work. They drive how we act as individuals and as an organisation and shape our culture. We value Excellence, Integrity, Innovation, Compassion, and Inclusivity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our multi-award-winning organisation is looking to recruit a Kitchen Assistant to join our Hospitality team.
This post is for 16 hours per week (11am - 7.30pm - Mondays & Tuesdays).
The role of Kitchen Assistant will involve the delivery of Hospitality Services within our Campus, Care Homes, and Community Centres to excellent standards.
What you will be doing
You will have a key role ensuring we deliver an excellent service to our customers, creating an inviting and pleasant environment. Your core duties will involve:
- Basic food preparation including vegetables, salads, and sandwiches
- Maintaining a clean, hygienic, and presentable environment Preparing and arranging food counters and dining areas, ready for service Serving hot & cold food and beverages
- Operating the till and cashing up when required
Who are we looking for?
You will ideally have previous experience working within a busy kitchen environment, working both independently and within a team. You will need:
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to undertake this qualification)
- Great communication skills, confident speaking to a range of people
- Good literacy and numeracy skills Willing to undertake appropriate training (e.g., Supervision, NVQ Training)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our multi-award-winning organisation is looking to recruit a Kitchen Assistant to join our Hospitality team.
This post is for 16 hours per week (11am - 7.30pm - Mondays & Tuesdays).
The role of Kitchen Assistant will involve the delivery of Hospitality Services within our Campus, Care Homes, and Community Centres to excellent standards.
What you will be doing
You will have a key role ensuring we deliver an excellent service to our customers, creating an inviting and pleasant environment. Your core duties will involve:
- Basic food preparation including vegetables, salads, and sandwiches
- Maintaining a clean, hygienic, and presentable environment Preparing and arranging food counters and dining areas, ready for service Serving hot & cold food and beverages
- Operating the till and cashing up when required
Who are we looking for?
You will ideally have previous experience working within a busy kitchen environment, working both independently and within a team. You will need:
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to undertake this qualification)
- Great communication skills, confident speaking to a range of people
- Good literacy and numeracy skills Willing to undertake appropriate training (e.g., Supervision, NVQ Training)
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
