Bank Catering Assistant

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

Job summary

A reputable not-for-profit organization in Gravesend is seeking a Bank Catering Assistant to join their team. This role involves preparing meals, maintaining cleanliness in the workplace, and ensuring high service standards. The ideal candidate will have interpersonal and customer service skills and a willingness to work in a catering/hospitality environment. The position comes with comprehensive training and benefits, making it a rewarding opportunity.

Benefits

Online discounts from major retailers

Health and well-being plans

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Some experience in a catering/hospitality environment is desirable.
• Working knowledge of general cleaning duties is desirable.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Customer service skills

Understanding of health and safety

Education

NVQ2 in Hospitality & Catering or willingness to work towards

Job description

The role of Bank Catering Assistant will include:

• Helping to prepare meals and drinks, following food hygiene standards
• Working with customers, families, advocates, and staff to ensure a high standard of services
• Undertaking general duties as assigned, 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

Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers.

We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.

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

Qualifications

• 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 willing to work towards is desirable

Are you ready to be your best?

Sanctuary Supported Living is delighted to be recruiting for a Bank Catering Assistant at our Retirement Community and Learning Disabilities Service service at Wimborne House in Kent. 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 are 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 role – delivering support directly or working in our offices to support our frontline teams – your work makes a difference every day. 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 position of Bank Catering Assistant is referred to internally at Sanctuary, as Bank General Assistant – Catering.

Benefits

Brilliant work deserves brilliant benefits! As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary Supported Living a great place to work, here are just some of the ways we’ll reward you:

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