Bank Catering Assistant

Sanctuary Group; Congleton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking care organization as a Bank Catering Assistant, where your role will enrich the lives of residents through quality food service. This position offers flexibility and the chance to work in a supportive team environment, ensuring that every meal is presented to a high standard. With a commitment to staff development and well-being, you'll find numerous opportunities for growth and a workplace that values your contribution. If you have a passion for caring and a desire to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Occupational sick pay

Confidential 24/7 employee advice service

Wellbeing resources

Cycle to Work scheme

Financial wellbeing support

Exclusive discounts

Contributory pension plan

Life assurance

Parental leave schemes

Complimentary meals during long shifts

Qualifications

• Previous catering experience and food hygiene certificate are desirable.
• Understanding of safe food storage and cleaning practices is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support residents' lives by preparing and serving meals.
• Ensure excellent food and service in accordance with hygiene legislation.

Skills

Teamwork

Catering experience

Food hygiene certificate

Safe food storage

Communication skills

Caring attitude

Job description

Proud to be not-for-profit, at Sanctuary Care we provide high quality care homes where people are looked after with the utmost dignity and respect. At the very heart of everything we do is our mission to go beyond the standard expectation of providing great care, by doing everything we can to enrich the lives of the residents we are privileged to care for, their loved ones and as importantly, our dedicated and valued staff.

Bank Catering Assistant

Bradwell Court Residential Care Home, Bradwell Grove, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 3SA

£12.21 per hour

Hours as and when required

Why work for us?

We spend so much time at work, so our ethos at Sanctuary Care is to enrich the lives of both our residents and staff. Let’s have some fun while we’re at work, support each other, and work hard as a team. There’s loads of training and promotion opportunities available for those who want to pursue it and every day job satisfaction at Bradwell Court for all regardless of role.

Sanctuary Care has over 100 care homes, and you can ‘feel’ the difference a team makes the moment you step through one of our doors. The team at Bradwell Court is special, and we’re looking for special people to join us. Become a part of it and apply for this role.

Our Support Package Includes:

• Your Mind and Body
  • Occupational sick pay after 12 months’ service (for those on contracted hours only and subject to qualifying period)
  • Confidential 24/7 employee advice service (Includes medical and legal advice)
  • Wellbeing resources through our employee platforms including Aviva Digicare
  • A greener commute with our Cycle to Work scheme
• Your Financial Wellbeing
  • Additional compensation for overtime
  • Financial wellbeing support including access to affordable loans via salary finance and free mortgage advice
  • Exclusive discounts through our e-hub platform
  • Securing your future with our contributory pension plan
  • Life assurance
  • Parental leave schemes (Adoption, Maternity, Paternity and Shared)
• Your Job
  • 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
  • Complimentary meals during long shifts
  • Growth and development through comprehensive training and internal career opportunities
  • Participation in 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)

Role Overview:

• Work as part of a team to enrich residents’ lives, supporting colleagues and having fun in the process.
• Main duties include basic food preparation, presenting meals to a high standard, and serving meals to residents, all performed in accordance with food hygiene legislation.
• Excellent food and service are key to residents’ daily experience.

Required Skills:

• Teamwork! A happy team creates happy residents and a happy home.
• Previous catering experience and a food hygiene certificate are desirable.
• Understanding of safe food storage and cleaning practices is essential.
• Support and training are provided.
• Caring, enthusiastic, energetic, and flexible with good communication skills.
• Genuine care and respect for older people's needs.

We hope you could be our next team member.

Job Reference: 223066

Additional Information:

• We are only accepting applications from individuals with the right to work in the UK.
• Internal applicants should use their internal careers account.
• Applications may be withdrawn at any time; apply early to avoid missing out.

Equality and Diversity:

Sanctuary Group encourages applications from diverse backgrounds. We work with the Home Office to prevent illegal working. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for successful applicants, which we will pay for.