KITCHEN ASSISTANT, Croydon

Rokewood Court is a stunning 64 bed care home that provides the most luxurious surroundings and the very best in care and support.

Full Time – 40 hours per week (Posted 3 days ago) – Located in Croydon, UK – Salary: £12.80 per hour plus company 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.

The Kitchen Assistant supports all catering functions within the Cinnamon home and, alongside the Head Chef and other catering staff, ensures that all kitchen services are efficient and that the required Health & Safety measures are adhered to within the department. The Kitchen Assistant assists with all the working areas within the home's kitchen. Responsibilities include food preparation, washing dishes and cleaning the kitchen area.

• Paid Breaks
• Uniforms
• Staff Meals
• Nest Pension
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Care Workers Charity
• ‘Spice of Life’ – Discount Retail Scheme
• Cycle Scheme
• Eye Care
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Reward Vouchers
• Quarterly & Annual Company Recognition Awards

• 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‑efficient stock control systems to minimise waste and ensure these are in place.

• 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.