Weekend Kitchen Assistant

Join Our Team Weekend Kitchen Assistant role available!

Location: South Croydon, CR2 8DH

Hours: Saturdays and Sundays; 1pm 7pm (12 hours)

Salary: 12.87 per hour (rising to £13.32 per hour after a successful probation of 6 months)

Eldon Housing is an established provider of Sheltered Housing and Facilities Management Services. We are proud to provide high standards of service to older people across several care schemes in the Croydon area, with a strong reputation for delivering safe, comfortable, and supportive homes. We aim to provide an inclusive and diverse working environment where people are at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for a dedicated and reliable Weekend Kitchen Assistant to work at one of our schemes, ensuring seamless operations during peak times.

The Role

You will work as part of an experienced and committed catering team, based at one of our Croydon based schemes, Langley Oaks, where you will assist in the kitchen as instructed by the Chef or Cook.

Key Duties:

• Assist the Chef with preparation, cooking and service of food.
• Serve meals and beverages to residents.
• Set up and clear dining areas, wash crockery, cutlery, and kitchen equipment.
• Maintain high levels of cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen at all times.
• Follow all food safety, health and safety procedures and COSHH regulations.
• Support the Chef or Cook as required and collaborate with catering staff to ensure efficient meal preparation and service.

Essential Skills, Qualifications and Experience Required:

• Catering experience in a commercial kitchen.
• CIEH Level 2 (minimum) Food Hygiene and Safety Certificate or equivalent.
• Ability to follow instruction and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Supportive and committed to our organisation s aims and values.
• Reliable, punctual and willing to learn.
• Team-focused with a catering and respectful approach.

Desirable:

• Health and Safety / COSHH training certificate.

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.

Eldon Housing is committed to Equality and Diversity.

We will process your data for recruitment purposes only.

Application closing date: 20/03/2026

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