Jewish Care

Kitchen Assistant

The closing date is 01 May 2026

Job summary

Our multi-award-winning organisation is looking to recruit a Kitchen Assistant to join our Hospitality team.

This role may include some weekend working. The role of Kitchen Assistant will involve the delivery of Hospitality Services within our Campus, Care Homes, and Community Centres to excellent standards.

This post is working 37.5 hours per week, 5 days out of 7 and will require some weekend working on a rota basis. Typical shifts are 7am to 3pm or 11am to 7pm.

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 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.

Details

Date posted

01 April 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.40 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VP3A760457

Job locations

Stanmore

HA7 3FT


Job description

Job responsibilities

Our multi-award-winning organisation is looking to recruit a Kitchen Assistant to join our Hospitality team. This role may include some weekend working.

The role of Kitchen Assistant will involve the delivery of Hospitality Services within our Campus, Care Homes, and Community Centres to excellent standards.

This post is working 37.5 hours per week, 5 days out of 7 and will require some weekend working on a rota basis.

Typical shifts are 7am to 3pm or 11am to 7pm.

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 role may include some weekend working.

The role of Kitchen Assistant will involve the delivery of Hospitality Services within our Campus, Care Homes, and Community Centres to excellent standards.

This post is working 37.5 hours per week, 5 days out of 7 and will require some weekend working on a rota basis.

Typical shifts are 7am to 3pm or 11am to 7pm.

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)

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

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Desirable

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Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

  • Please refer to job description above

Desirable

  • Please refer to job description above

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Jewish Care

Address

Stanmore

HA7 3FT


Employer's website

https://careers.jewishcare.org/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Jewish Care

Address

Stanmore

HA7 3FT


Employer's website

https://careers.jewishcare.org/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruiter

Darren Martin

VP3A760457.1286@vacancyposter.com

02089222000

Details

Date posted

01 April 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.40 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VP3A760457

Job locations

Stanmore

HA7 3FT


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