Care Home Catering Assistant — Day-One Training & Weekend Pay

Quantum Care; Rickmansworth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekend pay

First‑class in‑house training

Free DBS check and uniform

Company pension

Employee assistance programme

Retail discounts

Job summary

Quantum Care invites applications for a Catering Assistant at Riverside Lodge Care Home in Rickmansworth. The role focuses on preparing and serving nutritious meals for residents in a 75-bed facility offering residential, dementia and respite care.

You will support dining services, maintain high hygiene standards, assist residents during meals, and help with kitchen cleaning and stock while enjoying a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Team-focused attitude and good communication skills.
• Experience in food preparation and service preferred; full training provided.
• Familiarity with hygiene standards.
• Reliability and good customer service skills.
• Positive, caring and compassionate attitude.
• Ability to follow Chefs' instructions.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and serving of meals.
• Assisting residents with dining needs where required.
• Follow high standards of food hygiene and health & safety.
• Support the kitchen team with cleaning and washing duties.
• Supporting with stock and storage.
• Follow any other task requirements from the Chefs.

Skills

Team oriented

Communication skills

Hygiene standards

Reliability

Customer service

Compassionate attitude

Job description

Quantum Care invites applications for a Catering Assistant at Riverside Lodge Care Home in Rickmansworth. The role focuses on preparing and serving nutritious meals for residents in a 75-bed facility offering residential, dementia and respite care.

You will support dining services, maintain high hygiene standards, assist residents during meals, and help with kitchen cleaning and stock while enjoying a competitive hourly rate.