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About the Role

Support the preparation and serving of nutritious, well-presented meals at Riverlee in London, without the long hours or split shifts often found in hospitality. Working as part of a friendly kitchen team, you’ll help create a positive dining experience for residents within a calm, well-organised environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the catering team with basic food preparation and meal service
• Present and serve meals to a high standard for residents
• Follow food hygiene and safety standards at all times
• Keep kitchen and dining areas clean, safe and welcoming
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support residents’ daily experience

Requirements

• A caring, enthusiastic approach with a genuine interest in older people
• Good teamwork skills and a willingness to support colleagues
• An understanding of safe food handling and cleaning practices
• Previous catering experience and a food hygiene certificate, or willingness to work towards one
• Clear communication skills and a flexible approach
• The right to work in the UK
• Pass safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including criminal records and overseas police checks if needed

Skills

• Basic food preparation
• Meal service
• Food hygiene
• Cleaning practices
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Flexibility

Location

• Franklin Place, Greenwich, London, SE13 7QT

Work Type

• As and when required
• No late nights
• No split shifts

Education Level

• Food hygiene certificate (or willingness to work towards one)

Salary/Compensations

• £13.22 per hour

Benefits

• 28 days’ annual leave pro rata (including bank holidays)
• Occupational sick pay linked to length of service
• Contributory pension
• CQC inspection bonus
• Health and wellbeing support – including Aviva Digicare+ with virtual GP appointments, and an Employee Assistance Programme offering medical, financial, and legal advice, as well as short-term counselling
• Company-paid life insurance
• Parental leave arrangements
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Company-funded training
• Ongoing career development opportunities, including our Team Leader Development Programme
• Flexible working options
• Inclusive culture
• Free meals dependant on shift duration
• Exclusive retail discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Salary sacrifice arrangements

About the Company

• Riverlee Residential and Nursing Home is part of Sanctuary Care, an award-winning, not-for-profit organisation where every penny goes back into our people and our homes.
• We are proudly Investors in People Gold accredited.
• We are proud winners of the 2025 Nursing Times Award for Care of Older People and the 2025 Care Home Awards Best for Training and Development, and Outstanding Larger Care Home Group.