Catering Assistant

BrendonCare; Alton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Free meal on shift

Free DBS check

Free parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Brendoncare Alton is an 80 bed nursing home providing personalised dementia care and related support. Brendoncare Alton is seeking a Catering Assistant to join the kitchen team and enhance residents' dining experiences with high‑quality meals.

You will assist with meal preparation, serve refreshments, and maintain hygiene standards to create a welcoming dining environment for residents and guests. In return, you receive uniform, free meals on shift, a DBS check, free parking (subject to

Qualifications

• Experience in care home or catering for older adults preferred.
• Willingness to work in a residential care setting.
• Ability to follow food safety and hygiene guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Serve drinks and refreshments to residents, guests and visitors and clear tables.
• Support general kitchen duties including basic food preparation and cleaning.
• Ensure foods are stored at correct temperatures and rotate stock according to dates.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Food hygiene

Attention to detail

Communication

Job description

Brendoncare is a charity which provides a range of connected services for people in later life including care homes, extra care housing, community support services and clubs across the South of England.

We are people-driven, focusing on empowerment, inclusivity and understanding. We aim to ensure that whoever comes into the Brendoncare environment - whether as a member, resident, volunteer or colleague – they are able to live their life to the fullest potential.

Our values reflect who we are – together we are kind, positive, brave and empowering. We need people who really want to make a difference to the lives of people in later life to join us.

In return, we will support you to grow and flourish as you are welcomed to the Brendoncare team.

Everyone loves good food and good company; in this role you get to provide both.Food is central to the happiness and well-being of the people that live in our services. This role is more than just serving meals and refreshments to residents and their visitors and supporting the catering team - it’s about making someone’s day.

You will have a natural affinity with older people and be keen to assist residents with meal choices, supporting the catering team in making each meal an event.Your enthusiasm will be infectious and residents will look forward to your visits as much as they do the refreshments that you bring them.

What will I be doing?

As a Catering Assistant, your main duties will be:

• Working as part of a team to serve drinks and refreshments to residents, guests and visitors and clearing tables and cleaning them before they are used again;
• Undertaking general kitchen duties including basic food preparation, washing up, and cleaning in order to support the needs of the catering team;
• Ensuring that food is stored in the correct environment and at the correct temperature, rotating stocks as required and to comply with “use by” and “best before” dates.

Role Details:

Catering Assistant - Brendoncare Alton

• £12.85 per hour
• 24 hours per week
• Uniform provided
• Free meal on shift
• Free initial DBS check
• Not for Profit Care Provider

Brendoncare Alton are looking for a Catering Assistant to join their skilled kitchen team within their beautiful nursing home.

As a Catering Assistant, you will play an important role in enhancing residents' daily lives by providing high-quality food and drink services. You will support the delivery of nutritious, appetising meals and refreshments, maintain excellent food hygiene standards, and contribute to a welcoming dining experience for residents and their guests in our restaurant and coffee shop facilities.

The role includes:

• Hosting
• Assisting with the preparation of meals for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks
• Stock rotation
• Maintaining kitchen cleanliness
• Ensure COSHH standards are exceeded
• HACCP record completion
• A full role profile is available on request.

Priority will be given to applicants with experience of working in a Care Home setting or experience of catering for older/vulnerable adults with an understanding of their dietary and nutritional needs.

In Return, we can offer you:

• Meal provided while on duty in our care homes
• Free initial DBS check
• Free parking (subject to availability)
• An Employee Assistance Programme offering 24 hour support for staff and their immediate family members
• Blue Light Card

What is Brendoncare Alton like?

Brendoncare Alton is an 80 bed nursing home providing personalised dementia nursing, dementia residential, respite, and end-of-life care. The home benefits from an excellent reputation within the local community, and a superb working environment.

Who are Brendoncare?

Brendoncare is a charity which provides a range of connected services for people in later life including care homes, extra care housing, community support services and clubs across the South of England.

We are people-driven, focusing on empowerment, inclusivity and understanding. We aim to ensure that whoever comes into the Brendoncare environment - whether as a member, resident, volunteer or colleague – they are able to live their life to the fullest potential.

Our values reflect who we are – together we are kind, dedicated, forward thinking and empowering. We need people who really want to make a difference to the lives of people in later life to join us.

In return, we will support you to grow and flourish as you are welcomed to the Brendoncare team.