Description
The Relief Kitchen Assistant will play an important role within Jewish Care's Catering & Hospitality team, providing high-quality hospitality services across our campuses, care homes and community centres in North West London.
This is a relief/bank role, working on a casual basis to cover staff absence and operational needs, with no guaranteed hours. Shifts generally run from 7am to 3pm, with occasional weekend working as required, across Golders Green, Hendon and surrounding areas of Barnet.
Duties include basic food preparation such as vegetables, salads and sandwiches, preparing dining areas and food counters, serving hot and cold food and beverages, maintaining clean and hygienic environments, and operating the till and cashing up when required.
Previous busy kitchen experience is desirable, alongside good communication, literacy and numeracy skills. A Basic Food Hygiene Certificate is desirable, or you must be willing to undertake the qualification.
Job Responsibilities:
- 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
Requirements:
- 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)
Benefits:
- Opportunity to work in a varied relief role across different Jewish Care locations
- Chance to develop skills and gain experience in a busy kitchen environment
About Us: Jewish Care is the largest health and social care charity serving the Jewish community in London and the South East.