KITCHEN ASSISTANT

Cinnamon Care Collection Group; Croydon; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home group in Croydon is seeking a flexible Kitchen Assistant to join their Catering team. You will support the Head Chef in delivering high-quality catering services while maintaining hygiene standards. Ideal candidates should be energetic and able to manage their workload under pressure. The position offers a full-time contract with an hourly rate of £12.43 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Physically and medically able to carry out duties.
• Awareness of COSHH and CQC regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef and catering team to deliver services.
• Prepare nutritional food and beverages.
• Maintain hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Prepare special diet meals as needed.
• Provide feedback on complaints to the Head Chef.
• Support cost-effective stock control systems.

Skills

Ability to organise and prioritise workload

Energetic and proactive attitude

Job description

Kitchen Assistant

Cinnamon Care Collection – a Top 20 Care Home Group 2025!

Full‑time, located in Croydon, UK.

Hourly rate: £12.43 per hour, plus benefits.

We are looking for flexible Kitchen Assistants to work within our Catering team. If you have a passion for catering we will support with further training and qualifications.

Main Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef, Chef and other catering team members to deliver all catering services throughout the home, ensuring resident choice at all times.
• Prepare nutritional food and beverages to a high standard, as directed by the Head Chef promptly and in accordance with agreed mealtimes.
• Maintain a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen and food storage areas at all times, in accordance with the appropriate food hygiene regulations.
• Prepare special diet meals as needed and as directed by the Head Chef.
• Provide feedback to the Head Chef and Chef on complaints from residents or others on the functioning of the catering department. Address complaints promptly where possible and report them to the Head Chef or in the Head Chef’s absence to the Chef.
• Support cost‑effective stock control systems to minimise waste and ensure these are in place.

Person Specification

• Physically and medically able to carry out duties and responsibilities with or without assistive aids.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload and work under pressure.
• Energetic, passionate and proactive attitude.
• Awareness of COSHH and CQC regulations.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care