Caring Catering Assistant — Meaningful Mealtimes

CORNWALLIS CARE SERVICES LTD.; Penzance; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Frances Bolitho Care Home in Penzance is seeking a Catering Assistant on a 30-hour contract to join a warm, village-style team. You will assist the Catering Supervisor in providing nutritious, well-presented meals and maintain a clean, welcoming kitchen environment for residents.

Previous catering experience is welcomed, but a positive attitude and willingness to learn are key. The role emphasizes care, kindness, and quality mealtime experiences for residents in a friendly setting.

Qualifications

• Kind, caring, and compassionate in nature.
• Enthusiastic and committed to helping others.
• Highly motivated with an eye for detail and cleanliness.
• Able to communicate well with both colleagues and residents.
• A team player with a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day smooth operation of the kitchen
• Understand and cater to special dietary needs, ensuring presentation and nutritional standards are met
• Support the kitchen team in preparing cooking and plating high-quality meals
• Clean kitchen areas and equipment according to work schedules
• Assist with meal service in the dining areas
• Tidy up and wash dishes, utensils, and surfaces after meals
• Follow Food Hygiene and Health & Safety procedures at all times
• Ensure a safe, hygienic, and welcoming kitchen and food service environment

Skills

Kind, caring, compassionate

Enthusiastic and committed to helping

Eye for detail and cleanliness

Good communication with colleagues and

Team player with can-do attitude

Job description

Frances Bolitho Care Home in Penzance is seeking a Catering Assistant on a 30-hour contract to join a warm, village-style team. You will assist the Catering Supervisor in providing nutritious, well-presented meals and maintain a clean, welcoming kitchen environment for residents.

Previous catering experience is welcomed, but a positive attitude and willingness to learn are key. The role emphasizes care, kindness, and quality mealtime experiences for residents in a friendly setting.