Kitchen Assistant (Full Time - 35 hours)NHS

Job summary

The Kitchen Assistant will play an important role within Jewish Cares Catering & Hospitality team at the Betty and Asher Loftus Centre in Friern Barnet, helping to provide high-quality meals and a welcoming dining experience for residents and community members. This permanent role offers 35 hours per week, typically working five days out of seven, including some weekends, with flexibility to support occasional evening events and holidays. Working as part of a busy kitchen team, you will assist with basic food preparation, wash dishes and kitchen equipment, maintain clean and organised kitchen and dining areas, support meal service and prepare dining areas for residents. You will also help with hospitality and special events and work closely with chefs and front-of-house colleagues. Previous kitchen or catering experience is helpful but not essential, as training will be provided.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a friendly, reliable and hardworking Kitchen Assistant to join our Catering & Hospitality team at the Betty and Asher Loftus Centre in Friern Barnet. You will help create a positive dining experience for residents and community members, supporting our kitchen team with food preparation, meal service, cleaning and maintaining high standards of hygiene and organisation. You will also help prepare dining areas and support hospitality and special events. No previous kitchen experience is required, making this an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their skills in a busy catering environment. We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys being part of a team, is approachable and willing to learn.

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

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, our services support more than 12,000 people, delivered by over 1,200 dedicated colleagues across residential care, nursing, retirement living, community support, social work, and mental health services. We provide care that is Jewish at heart, supporting older people and their families every step of the way while welcoming colleagues from all backgrounds. Guided by our values of Excellence, Integrity, Innovation, Compassion, and Inclusiveness, we are committed to delivering high-quality services where people feel valued, respected, and able to live meaningful lives.