Caring Kitchen: Part-Time Care Home Catering Assistant

Exemplar Health Care; Oldham; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to wages before payday

Free DBS check

24/7 counselling and support

Blue Light Card eligibility

Job summary

Exemplar Health Care is seeking a Catering Assistant at Walton Grove care home in Oldham. You will support the Chef with food preparation and ensure meals are nourishing and suitable for residents’ dietary needs.

The role involves keeping the kitchen clean, serving meals, and gathering feedback to improve dining experiences. Applicants should be willing to participate in induction and training; prior care sector experience is not required.

Qualifications

• Basic food preparation and hygiene awareness are preferred.
• Strong teamwork and good communication are valued.
• No formal qualifications required, on-site induction provided.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with basic food preparation.
• Keeping the kitchen clean and tidy, including washing up, cleaning freezers and mopping floors.
• Cleaning and sanitising all tableware.
• Understanding residents’ needs to help the Chef develop suitable menus.
• Interacting with residents to gather feedback on meals.
• Complying with food hygiene standards.
• Being a great team player within the Catering Team.

Skills

Basic food preparation

Food hygiene awareness

Team player

Verbal and written communication

Job description

Exemplar Health Care is seeking a Catering Assistant at Walton Grove care home in Oldham. You will support the Chef with food preparation and ensure meals are nourishing and suitable for residents’ dietary needs.

The role involves keeping the kitchen clean, serving meals, and gathering feedback to improve dining experiences. Applicants should be willing to participate in induction and training; prior care sector experience is not required.