Kitchen Assistant and Cook Part Time

Croydon, Surrey
Eldon Housing Association

Kitchen Assistant and Cook

About Us

Eldon Housing Association provides high-quality housing, care and support for the elderly, with a strong reputation for delivering safe, comfortable and supportive homes. The catering team are responsible for delivering prepared meals in line with Hygiene and Health and Safety standards.

Are you an experienced Kitchen Assistant or Cook looking for a part-time role or to join our Catering Bank Staff

We are seeking dedicated professionals to join our team. If you have the experience, we want to hear from you!

We are recruiting across 3 of our Croydon schemes. Please see the vacancies below:

Langley Oaks, South Croydon, CR2 8DH

• Kitchen Assistant, Monday – Friday

4.00pm – 7.00pm (15 hours per week)

• Weekend Kitchen Assistant, Saturday & Sunday

1.00pm – 7.00pm (12 hours per week)

Heavers Resource Centre, South Norwood, SE25 6LL

• Cook, Friday & alternating Saturday/Sunday

8.00pm – 3.00pm (13 hours per week) 6+ months Temporary Cover

• Weekend Kitchen Assistant, Saturday & Sunday

10.00am – 7.00pm (16 hours per week) 6+ months Temporary Cover

• Weekend Kitchen Assistant, Saturday & Sunday

1.00pm – 7.00pm (12 hours per week)

• Weekend Kitchen Assistant, Alternating Saturday & Sunday

8.00am – 1.00pm (5 hours per week)

Lindsay Court, Croydon, CR0 1FA

• Weekend Kitchen Assistant, Saturday & Sunday

The below provides a brief overview of the purpose for each role:

Overall purpose of a Kitchen Assistant role:

• To maintain, under general supervision of the Chef, high levels of cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen.
• To undertake, in liaison with the Chef the preparation, straight forward cooking and service of food
• To ensure compliance at all times with relevant Health and Safety legislation and basic food hygiene
• To carry out duties in accordance with laid down procedures and contract agreements.

Overall purpose of a Cook role:

• Prepare and cook a variety of dishes according to established recipes and standards.
• Assist in the development of new menu items, ensuring creativity and seasonal relevance.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene in the kitchen at all times.
• Oversee kitchen operations, including inventory management and ordering supplies as needed.
• Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure efficient meal preparation and service.
• Train and mentor junior kitchen staff in food preparation techniques and safety practices.
• Monitor food quality during preparation and presentation, ensuring consistency across all dishes.

Person Specification:

• Catering experience in a commercial kitchen
• Ability to follow instruction and work as a team
• Supportive of a charitable, caring organisations aims and values
• Health & Safety / COSHH training certificate
• CIEH Level 2 (minimum) Food Hygiene & Safety Certificate or equivalent

Our Benefits Include:

• Healthcare Cash Back Plan worth up to £1, 300 per year on your routine healthcare costs – after probation.
• Employee Advice Line, offering a 24-hour confidential advice service – after probation.
• Employee Recognition Schemes, including Employee Excellence Award and additional holiday for qualifying service.
• A comprehensive induction and training programme with on-going development.
• Genuine career development opportunities.
• Paid Professional Subscriptions.
• Free on-site parking.

In the first instance, please submit an up-to-date CV. Upon receipt of a CV, long-listed candidates will then be invited to complete an application form, detailing full employment history and suitability for the role.

An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required, as well as full employment history and references will be taken up.

We will process your data for recruitment purposes only.

We are committed to Equality and Diversity.

Our Values: Passionate – Professional – Caring!