Bank Catering Assistant

Sanctuary; Birmingham, West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in supported living is seeking a Bank Catering Assistant for its Retirement Communities Service in Worcester. The role involves meal preparation, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring high service standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in catering and a commitment to health and safety, with opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

Online discounts and rewards

Health and well-being plans

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Some experience in a catering/hospitality environment desirable.
• Willingness to work towards NVQ2 in Hospitality & Catering.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals and drinks following food hygiene standards.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and communal areas.
• Identify and report potential faults and hazards.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service skills

Health and safety knowledge

Education

NVQ2 in Hospitality & Catering

Job description

Bank Catering Assistant

Noble House, Worcester

£12.21 per hour

Hours as and when required

Sanctuary Supported Living is delighted to be recruiting for a Bank Catering Assistant at our Retirement Communities Service, Noble House in Worcester.

At Sanctuary Supported Living, we specialise in delivering a wide range of personalised housing, care, and support services to help people across England to live as independently as possible.

We're a national organisation, but we're not-for-profit and we think locally by putting our customers at the heart of what we do. We're committed to being our best and helping customers to be their best, as we support them on their pathways for independence.

No matter your job - delivering support directly or working in our offices to support our frontline teams - your work makes a difference every day.

And working with us isn't just another job. It's rewarding, inspiring, exciting and it provides an opportunity to make a real, positive impact on people's lives. Plus, we'll support you in reaching your aspirations and career goals, through comprehensive training and benefits.

The role of Catering Assistant is referred to internally at Sanctuary as General Assistant - Catering.

The responsibilities of the Bank Catering Assistant include:

• Helping to prepare meals and drinks, following food hygiene standards.
• Working with customers, families, advocates, and staff to ensure a high standard of service.
• Undertaking general duties such as maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen, communal areas, and customers' flats.
• Identifying and reporting potential faults and hazards on site to maintain a safe environment.
• Maintaining stock levels, restocking as required, and ensuring equipment is used in line with guidance notes.

Skills and experiences required:

• Some experience of working in a catering/hospitality environment is desirable.
• Working knowledge and experience of undertaking general cleaning duties is desirable.
• Good interpersonal and customer service skills.
• A general understanding of health and safety in the workplace.
• NVQ2 in Hospitality & Catering, or willingness to work towards it, is desirable.

Are you ready to be your best?

Brilliant work deserves brilliant benefits! As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary Supported Living a great place to work, here are some of the rewards we offer:

• A variety of online discounts and rewards from major retailers.
• Health and well-being plans.
• A wide range of learning and development opportunities.

Job Reference: 224040

We are currently accepting applications only from those with the right to work in the UK.

If applying internally, remember to use your internal careers account.

Please apply early, as we may withdraw this advertisement at any time due to high application volume.

Inclusion is one of our core values. Sanctuary is committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation where all employees thrive and meet customers' needs with fairness and empathy. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and will make necessary adjustments throughout your application process in line with our Disability Confident employer status.

Building Equality and Diversity

Sanctuary Group supports our commitment to an inclusive environment for employees and customers.

We work with the Home Office to prevent illegal working.

An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required for successful applicants, which we will pay for.

Sanctuary Supported Living is a trading name of Sanctuary Housing Association and Sanctuary Home Care Limited, both exempt charities.

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