Bank General Assistant Catering

Sanctuary; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading not-for-profit organisation in the East Midlands is seeking a Catering Assistant for its Retirement Communities Service in Derby. The role involves preparing meals, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and ensuring food hygiene standards. Ideal candidates should have a basic understanding of catering and customer service skills. The position is hourly and offers benefits such as health plans and online discounts, aimed at making a positive impact on people's lives.

Benefits

Online discounts and rewards

Health and well-being plans

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Desirable experience in general catering duties.
• Experience in a domestic or catering environment.
• Willingness to work towards relevant qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals and drinks following food hygiene standards.
• Work with customers and families to ensure service standards.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and communal areas.
• Identify and report faults and hazards.
• Manage stock levels and use equipment properly.

Skills

General catering duties

Customer service skills

Health and safety awareness

Education

Level 2 diploma in housekeeping/catering

Job description

Bank Catering Assistant

Greenwich Gardens, 34 Greenwich Drive North, Derby, DE22 4BH

£12.21 per hour

Hours as and when required

Sanctuary Supported Living is delighted to be recruiting for a Catering Assistant for our Retirement Communities Service at Greenwich Gardens in Derby.

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're 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 job - delivering support directly or working in our offices to support our frontline teams - your work makes a difference every day.

And 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 Catering Assistant is referred to internally at Sanctuary, as General Assistant - Catering.

Responsibilities:

• 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

Qualifications & Skills:

• Working knowledge and experience of undertaking general catering duties is desirable
• Some experience of working in a domestic / catering environment
• Level 2 diploma in housekeeping / catering, or willingness to work towards
• Good interpersonal and customer service skills
• A general understanding of health and safety in the workplace

Benefits:

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

Job Reference : 226994

We are only currently accepting applications from those with the right to work in the UK.

If you are applying internally, don't forget to use your internal careers account to submit your application.

We might get a lot of applications so reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time. Don't miss out, please apply early.

Equality & Diversity:

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 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.

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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