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About the Role
Support the preparation and serving of nutritious, well-presented meals at Ashgreen House in London, offering a better work-life balance without the long hours or split shifts common in hospitality. Work as part of a friendly kitchen team to create a positive dining experience for residents in 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
- Right to work in the UK
- Willingness to undergo safeguarding and pre-employment checks
Skills
- Basic food preparation
- Meal service
- Food hygiene
- Cleaning practices
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Flexibility
Location
- London, SE18 7EX
Work Type
- 20 Hours
- No late nights
- No split shifts
Education Level
- Food hygiene certificate (or willingness to work towards one)
Salary/Compensations
- £13.21 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 (Aviva Digicare+, Employee Assistance Programme)
- Company-paid life insurance
- Parental leave arrangements
- Annual leave purchase scheme
- Company-funded training
- Ongoing career development opportunities
- Flexible working options
- Inclusive culture
- Free meals (dependent on shift duration)
- Exclusive retail discounts
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Salary sacrifice arrangements
About the Company
- Proudly Investors in People Gold accredited and not-for-profit organization.
- Every penny made goes straight back into people and homes.
- Award-winning team where colleagues and residents truly matter.
- Winners of the 2025 Nursing Times Award for Care of Older People.
- Winners of the 2025 Care Home Awards Best for Training and Development.
- Winners of the 2025 Care Home Awards Outstanding Larger Care Home Group.