Bank Catering Assistant

Sandstone Care Group; Newtown; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable care organization in Newtown is seeking a Bank Catering Assistant. In this role, you will assist in meal preparation, maintain kitchen hygiene, and support stock management. Ideal candidates will show enthusiasm, reliability, and have strong teamwork skills. Previous catering experience is desirable and training for food hygiene will be provided. This position offers a competitive hourly rate along with various employee benefits like free meals and discounts with multiple retailers.

Benefits

Free uniform

Free Meals

Free DBS

Discounts on the high street

Flexible pay

Free wellbeing programme

Employee recognition scheme

Pension scheme

In-house training

Career opportunities

Qualifications

• Desirable: Previous experience in a catering or kitchen assistant role.
• Preferred: Food Hygiene Certificate (training provided if needed).
• A flexible and proactive approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and serving meals tailored to dietary needs.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene across all kitchen areas.
• Support stock management and proper food storage.
• Help during busy meal service times.
• Create a welcoming kitchen environment for staff and residents.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Reliability

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Bank Catering Assistant. The Oaks Care Home

• Hourly Rate : £12.26
• Hours : Bank / Flex

Role Overview

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional daytime care through nutritious home‑cooked meals? Join us at The Oaks Care Home part of the Sandstone Care Group. Situated in Newtown Powys, this luxurious 73‑bed purpose‑built nursing and residential home opened in January 2020 and offers state‑of‑the‑art facilities including a coffee shop / bistro, hair & nail salon, activities room, landscaped gardens and advanced care technology.

We pride ourselves on creating a welcoming and dynamic environment for both residents and staff and we are looking for enthusiastic, compassionate individuals to join our catering team and contribute to our continued success.

Responsibilities

As a Bank Catering Assistant you’ll help ensure the smooth running of the kitchen by :

• Assisting in the preparation and serving of meals tailored to residents’ dietary needs.
• Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene across all kitchen areas.
• Supporting stock management and proper food storage.
• Helping during busy meal service times.
• Creating a welcoming kitchen environment for staff and residents.
• Completing any required training to support your development.

Benefits

Sandstone employees enjoy a range of benefits :

• Free uniform. Free Meals
• Free DBS.
• Discounts on the high street with retailers like Asda, Costa and Argos
• Refer‑a‑Friend – and get a £250 bonus
• Flexible pay – choose when you are paid and get money management tips too
• Free wellbeing programme – helping you look after your physical and mental health
• Employee recognition scheme – we recognise and reward great work
• Pension scheme – helping you plan for your retirement
• In‑house training – on‑going face‑to‑face training tailored to you
• Career opportunities – the chance to ‘make your mark’ and play a key role
• Overtime is paid for working over full‑time hours. However overtime enhancement will not feature on your contract of employment and can be withdrawn at any time as managers decision is final. Free meals are given if working over an 8‑hour shift and are subject to terms and conditions. Discounts are accessed using our ‘Reward Me’ app. Flexible pay is available via ‘STREAM’.

What We’re Looking For

• Enthusiasm, reliability and a commitment to high standards.
• Desirable: Previous experience in a catering or kitchen assistant role.
• Preferred: Food Hygiene Certificate (training provided if needed).
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• A flexible and proactive approach to work.

Sandstone Care Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer :

We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We embrace diversity within each service as we think it is important that the Social Care Workforce represents the people it serves. We welcome applications from people from backgrounds including disabled candidates, Black Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, LGBTQ as well as non‑binary candidates and those with experience of mental health.