Kitchen Assistant Catering and Hospitality - Collingwood Court Care Home Contract: Full Time Salary: £12.71 Per Hour Shift Type: Days Contracted hours: Full Time Collingwood Care Home is a newly commissioned specialist care home in Clapham, London supporting adults with complex nursing needs, dementia and mental health conditions. The home offers 80 en suite bedrooms across two floors and provides complex nursing care, specialist dementia care and residential mental health support within a safe and clinically led environment. Kitchen Assistant £12.71 per hour Full time contract Pension, Paid DBS, Uniform provided 5.6 weeks annual leave based on a full time contract The Role As Kitchen Assistant, you will support the kitchen team in preparing and delivering high quality meals for residents living with complex nursing needs, dementia and mental health conditions. You will assist with food preparation, maintain high standards of cleanliness and ensure the kitchen operates safely and efficiently. Working closely with the Head Chef and kitchen team, you will help prepare ingredients, support meal service and ensure all kitchen areas, equipment and utensils are cleaned and maintained to food safety standards. You will assist with receiving and storing deliveries, stock rotation and maintaining organised storage areas. Your role will also include supporting safe food handling practices, following cleaning procedures and ensuring health and safety standards are maintained at all times. By supporting the smooth running of the kitchen, you will contribute to a positive dining experience that supports residents’ wellbeing and quality of life. What We Are Looking For Previous experience working in a kitchen or food preparation role is desirable but not essential Basic understanding of food safety and hygiene practices Strong organisational skills and attention to detail Ability to work effectively as part of a team A reliable and positive approach to supporting a busy kitchen environment About Us Collingwood Care Home is part of Willinbrook Healthcare, the specialist complex care division of Care Concern Group. Willinbrook Healthcare delivers high quality, clinically led care for adults with complex physical and mental health needs across specialist services. Care Concern Group is a family owned, market leading care provider with over 130 homes across the United Kingdom, committed to delivering outstanding care and creating supportive workplaces where teams can grow and flourish. Our five core values Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness and Inclusivity define everything we do. If you share these values and want to work in a home where your contribution is valued, we would love to hear from you.