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.

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.