Bank Catering Assistant

Sanctuary Group; Bartley Green; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential care provider in Birmingham is seeking a Catering Assistant to enhance the dining experience for residents. Responsibilities include food preparation, serving meals with care, and maintaining high food hygiene standards. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic and has previous catering experience. The role offers growth opportunities through comprehensive training and inclusive staff networks. Additional benefits include a loyalty scheme, CQC Inspection bonus, and a contributory pension plan.

Benefits

Growth and development through training

Loyalty recognition scheme

CQC Inspection bonus

Occupational sick pay

24/7 employee advice service

Cycle to Work scheme

Financial wellbeing support

Exclusive discounts

Contributory pension plan

Parental leave schemes

Qualifications

• Previous catering experience is desirable.
• A food hygiene certificate is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Basic food preparation, presenting meals to a high standard and serving meals to residents.
• Support and train as part of a team that enriches residents’ lives.
• Maintain excellent food quality and service as part of residents’ daily routine.
• Ensure safe food storage and cleaning practices are followed.
• Be caring, enthusiastic and energetic with a flexible approach.
• Respect and dignity for older people, treating everyone with kindness.

Job description

Overview

Castlecroft Residential Care Home, Cawet midstle Road, Weoley Castle, Birmingham, West Midlands B29 5HF. Sanctuary Care is offering a Catering Assistant role with growth and development through comprehensive training and internal career opportunities. The role includes being part of inclusive staff networks, with a loyalty recognition scheme for 12 months’ service and a CQC Inspection bonus (subject to qualifying criteria).

Responsibilities

• Basic food preparation, presenting meals to a high standard and serving meals to residents, all performed in accordance with relevant food hygiene legislation.
• Support and train as part of a team that enriches residents’ lives and supports colleagues, with a focus on teamwork and a positive work environment.
• Work to maintain excellent food quality and service as part of residents’ daily routine.
• Ensure safe food storage and cleaning practices are followed.
• Be caring, enthusiastic and energetic with a flexible approach, and communicate well with residents and colleagues.
• Respect and dignity for older people, treating everyone with kindness.

Qualifications

• Previous catering experience is desirable.
• A food hygiene certificate is desirable.

Benefits and Additional Information

• Growth and development with comprehensive training and internal career opportunities.
• Ability to be part of inclusive staff networks like the Parent Network and Disability Network.
• Loyalty recognition scheme for 12 months’ service onwards.
• CQC Inspection bonus (subject to qualifying criteria).
• Occupational sick pay after 12 months’ service (for contracted hours, subject to qualifying period).
• Confidential 24/7 employee advice service (medical and legal advice).
• Wellbeing resources through employee platforms including Aviva Digicare.
• Cycle to Work scheme for greener commuting.
• Financial wellbeing support including overtime, access to affordable loans via Salary Finance, and free mortgage advice.
• Exclusive discounts through our e-hub platform.
• Contributory pension plan and life assurance.
• Parental leave schemes (Adoption, Maternity, Paternity and Shared).