Bank General Assistant Catering

Sanctuary Group; Basildon; On-site; GBP 15,172 - 21,609; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Online discounts and rewards frommajor

Health and well-being plans

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Sanctuary Supported Living in Basildon is seeking a Bank General Assistant Catering to support the preparation and serving of nutritious meals at our Poplar House Retirement Community. You will join a friendly kitchen team in a calm, well-organised environment, helping deliver a positive dining experience for residents.

The role offers flexible hours as required and opportunities for funded hospitality qualifications, with a supportive, community-focused team culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning and catering environments.
• Good interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Basic understanding of health and safety in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Help prepare meals and drinks while following food hygiene standards.
• Support customers and colleagues to deliver a high standard of service.
• Keep kitchens, communal areas, and flats clean and tidy.
• Report any faults or hazards to maintain a safe environment.
• Monitor stock levels and ensure equipment is used safely.

Skills

Meal preparation

Food hygiene

Customer service

Stock management

Cleaning duties

Health and safety awareness

Interpersonal skills

Education

Level 2 diploma in housekeeping or catering

Job description

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Department: Health and Social Care (Catering and Hospitality S

Operation: Sanctuary Supported Living

Closing Date: .

Salary: £13.35 per hour

Requisition: 229405

Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.

Poplar House , Rectory Road, Basildon, Essex, SS13 1FG

£13.35 per hour

Hours as and when required

Make a lasting difference, long after your shift

We’re excited to welcome a Bank General Assistant Catering to support the preparation and serving of nutritious, well-presented meals at our Poplar House Retirement Community in Rectory Road, Basildon, Essex, SS13 1FG, without the long hours or split shifts often found in hospitality. Working as part of a friendly kitchen team, you’ll help create a positive dining experience for residents within a calm, well-organised environment.

You’ll be part of a compassionate, community-focused team supporting our retirement community residents, that puts people first – every single day. #BeYourBest is more than a hashtag – it’s our commitment to helping our people grow, thrive, and feel valued. We’ll support you with the tools, training, and encouragement to reach your full potential, while celebrating your individuality and the difference you make every day.

As a not-for-profit organisation, we reinvest in our people and our services, celebrating individuality and helping you thrive both personally and professionally. We’re committed to your progression, so we offer fully funded hospitality qualifications.

Your role

• Help prepare meals and drinks while following food hygiene standards
• Support customers and colleagues to deliver a high standard of service
• Keep kitchens, communal areas, and flats clean and tidy
• Report any faults or hazards to maintain a safe environment
• Monitor stock levels and ensure equipment is used safely
• Experience with general cleaning duties (desirable)
• Some experience in a domestic or catering environment
• Level 2 diploma in housekeeping or catering, or willingness to work towards
• Good interpersonal and customer service skills
• Basic understanding of health and safety in the workplace

Your rewards

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

Some rewards are subject to a qualifying period or other criteria – visit our website for more information.

Ready to #BeYourBest?

Curious about what it’s like to work with us? Discover our values, culture, and real stories from our teams at www.sanctuary-supported-living.co.uk/jobs or follow us on socials.

Before you apply

• We can only accept applications from individuals with the right to work in the UK.
• All roles require safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including criminal records and overseas police checks if needed; for more information, please get in touch.
• Internal candidates should apply via their internal careers account.
• We may close this advert early, so please apply as soon as possible.

Inclusion is one of our core values

We’re committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process in line with our Disability Confident employer status.

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.

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