Work Pattern: Shifts on a rota basis – we operate7 days a week between 9am and 8pm to meet the needs of the home - Days and Weekends Hours: Full / part time and bank roles available Friends of the Elderly (FotE) is a not-for-profit charity dedicated to providing excellent care with a family feel, we have been supporting older people for over 120 years. The charity provides care home and day care services for older people, as well as grants for older people in financial difficulty. Tucked away within picturesque grounds behind Woodcote Park Golf Course, we provide residential care at our Coulsdon site. Orford House is built in the Georgian style and provides residential care and is staffed by a compassionate, enthusiastic team dedicated to making Coulsdon feel like home to our residents. Joining our dedicated team as a Catering Operations / Kitchen Assistant, you will be responsible for helping to provide a professional dining experience for our residents. We want to ensure all residents receive healthy and nutritious balanced meals so you will assist with food preparation, heating pre–cooked meals, meeting hygiene standards, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and supporting the meal service, while adhering to food safety regulations. Experience working in catering services role or a qualification in food handling would be beneficial however not essential, as full training will be given. We are looking for an excellent team player with the ability to organise and be methodical with tasks. This isn’t just a job; it’s about making a difference to older people’s lives every day. In return for your hard work and dedication, you can look forward to a wealth of benefits: * Learning, development, and progression. * Monthly prize draw, with 3 prizes to be won. * Wellbeing support through various initiatives including an employee assistance programme. * Retail discount schemes to make your salary go further. * Access to loans at affordable rates, saving directly from salary and advance pay already earnt. * Health cash plans for you and your family. * Cycle to work scheme. * Long service awards, that increase with length of service. * Refer a friend to work for us and receive a £200 bonus. * Group Pension Plan, with a 6% contribution from us. * Free parking at our homes and day clubs. * Uniforms are provided. * Free DBS checks Safeguarding: Keeping everyone safe is one of the charity’s core values, and is central to everything we do at Friends of the Elderly. All staff follow our Safeguarding Policy & Procedures and, if they see or suspect abuse, we expect staff to report it straight away. Criminal record checks: As this role involves a regulated activity, successful applicants will undertake an enhanced DBS check,, and any offer of employment will be dependent on a satisfactory outcome. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar a person from working for us, this will depend on the circumstances and background of any record. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: Friends of the Elderly strives to treat all staff equally and be a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone can be themselves and everyone accepts each other’s differences. A charity where everyone is equal but definitely not the same. Our ambition is to ensure equality and celebrate diversity, all working together to create an inclusive workplace, which attracts and retains the best people. People that care and can make a difference. We currently do not provide sponsorship but we welcome applications from those who have a right work in the UK. Don’t delay in sending your application as we may need to close the vacancy early if we manage to appoint before the advertising closing date. We interview applicants as they apply. Please refer to the job description upon submitting your application