Bank Catering Assistant at Rotherlea

Shaw Healthcare; Petworth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading UK healthcare provider is seeking a Bank Catering Assistant for its modern care home in Petworth. You will assist in food preparation and ensure hygienic kitchen practices while working within a dedicated catering team. A focus on meeting residents' nutritional needs is essential. Join a company recognized for its employee ownership and commitment to staff development.

Benefits

Employee of the Month recognitions

Staff development options including NVQ qualifications

Qualifications

• Ability to assist chef with food preparation.
• Capability to independently prepare meals.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist chef with food preparation.
• Independently prepare hot meals for residents.
• Maintain a clean and hygienic kitchen environment.

Job description

Overview

Shaw Healthcare is looking for a Bank Catering Assistant who is ready to make a positive impact at Rotherlea, a superb, modern 70 bed care home located in the picturesque West Sussex market town of Petworth. Rotherlea's approach to dementia care emphasises the importance of creating a sense of familiarity and comfort for its residents.

Responsibilities

• We are dedicated to ensuring our employees have a wide range of development options including NVQ qualifications and our Leadership Programme, as well as in-house training on a diverse range of topics
• We take pride in acknowledging the hard work and dedication of our employees. We love holding celebrations such as our annual Star Awards event, long-service awards, Employee of the Month and Service of the Month.
• We are committed to ensuring that all employees have a say in shaping our workplace by appointing dedicated employee representatives and conducting annual employee surveys. You will work under the direction of the Cook to work together as a Catering Team to ensure that delicious home cooked meals are prepared and services to the Residents. This will include, but not limited to:
• Assist chef with food preparation
• Independently prepare hot meals/sandwiches for residents
• Load and unload dishwasher, wash up equipment unsuitable for dishwasher
• Clean kitchen and equipment
• Collect and distribute crockery from/to the care floors
• Clear tea trolleys where applicable
• Empty kitchen rubbish and keep areas clear of refuse
• Maintain a clean and hygienic environment
• Carry out reasonable requests, as instructed by the Senior Chef/Chef
• Ensure that the nutritional needs of residents are met
• Ensure compliance with the Health & Safety Policy and Regulations

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications listed.

Why Work at Shaw Healthcare?

• Shaw Healthcare was founded in 1986 and has evolved to become the largest Employee-Owned Healthcare company in the UK. We are now made up of 64 registered services, including 55 care homes, and 118 extra-care flats.
• We operate using employee-ownership principles and are the Employee-Owned Business of the Year 2024.