Kitchen Assistant (Part Time - 20 hours)NHS

Job summary

We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to join the Catering and Hospitality team at Jewish Cares Adrian Gordon Café at the Sandringham campus. The role supports the delivery of high-quality meals and hospitality services, helping to create a welcoming dining experience for residents, community members, visitors and colleagues. You will assist with basic food preparation, washing dishes and kitchen equipment, maintaining clean and hygienic kitchen and dining areas, preparing dining spaces and supporting meal service and special events. Working closely with chefs and front-of-house colleagues, you will play an important part in ensuring that food and hospitality services are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard. This is a practical, people-focused role where your contribution can make a positive difference to the daily experience of those who use our services.

Main duties of the job

If you are hardworking, friendly and enjoy being part of a busy team, this could be the opportunity for you. As a Kitchen Assistant, you will help prepare food, maintain excellent standards of cleanliness and hygiene, support meal service and contribute to a warm and welcoming café environment. No previous kitchen experience is essential, as training will be provided, making this a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their skills in catering and hospitality. We are looking for someone who is dependable, willing to learn, takes pride in their work and enjoys supporting others. In return, you will become part of a supportive team and have the satisfaction of knowing that your work helps make mealtimes and hospitality a positive part of peoples day.

Job description

At Jewish Care, food is more than just a mealits 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 Were 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 youll 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 youll 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 were looking for You dont need previous experiencewell 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 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Sunday

10am - 2pm

Flexibility to support occasional evening events and holidays

About us

Jewish Care is the largest health and social care charity serving the Jewish community in London and the South East. Every week, we support thousands of older people, families, and individuals through residential care, nursing care, retirement living, community services, mental health support, and social work. Our services are built around dignity, compassion, and inclusion, creating environments where people can live meaningful lives. Guided by our values of Excellence, Integrity, Innovation, Compassion, and Inclusiveness, we are committed to delivering outstanding care while investing in our colleagues through training, development, and a supportive working environment.