Catering Assistant

Sanctuary Group; Beacon; On-site; GBP 16,531 - 20,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave pro rata

Contributory pension

Health and wellbeing support

Life insurance

Training and career development

Flexible working options

Job summary

Sanctuary Care is hiring a Catering Assistant at St Martins Residential and Nursing Home in Camborne. You will assist with food preparation and meal service to residents, ensuring high standards in a calm, well‑organised kitchen environment.

Join a values‑driven, not‑for‑profit group with a focus on staff development and inclusive culture. The role offers £12.71 per hour and opportunities for training and career progression within Sanctuary Care.

Qualifications

• Previous catering experience and/or willingness to work towards a food hygiene certificate.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well in a team and support residents’ dining experiences.
• Willingness to follow food safety and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the catering team with basic food preparation and meal service.
• Present and serve meals to a high standard for residents.
• Follow food hygiene and safety standards at all times.
• Keep kitchen and dining areas clean, safe and welcoming.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support residents’ daily experience.
• Demonstrate a caring, enthusiastic approach with older people.
• Show good teamwork and flexibility in a busy kitchen.

Skills

Food safety

Catering experience

Communication

Teamwork

Flexible working

Food hygiene certificate

Job description

Department: Health and Social Care (Catering and Hospitality S

Operation: Sanctuary Care

Salary: £12.71 per hour

Requisition: 229212

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 know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. 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.

Catering Assistant

St Martins Residential and Nursing Home, St Martins Cres, Camborne TR14 7HJ

£12.71 per hour

Cook up your career in care with a better work‑life balance

We’re excited to welcome a Catering Assistant to support the preparation and serving of nutritious, well‑presented meals at St Martins Residential and Nursing Home in Camborne, without the long hours or split shifts often found in hospitality. Working as part of a friendly kitchen team, you’ll help create a positive dining experience for residents within a calm, well‑organised environment.

We’re proudly an Investors in People Gold accredited not‑for‑profit, which means every penny we make goes straight back into our people and our homes. Whether you’ve already found your calling or you’re still discovering it, we’ll support you every step of the way. From your first day to your dream role, we’ll help you get there.

When you join Sanctuary Care, you’re joining an award‑winning team where colleagues and residents truly matter. We’re proud winners of the 2025 Nursing Times Award for Care of Older People and the 2025 Care Home Awards Best for Training and Development, and Outstanding Larger Care Home Group.

Your role

• Support the catering team with basic food preparation and meal service
• Present and serve meals to a high standard for residents
• Follow food hygiene and safety standards at all times
• Keep kitchen and dining areas clean, safe and welcoming
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support residents’ daily experience
• A caring, enthusiastic approach with a genuine interest in older people
• Good teamwork skills and a willingness to support colleagues
• An understanding of safe food handling and cleaning practices
• Previous catering experience and a food hygiene certificate, or willingness to work towards one
• Clear communication skills and a flexible approach

Your rewards

You deserve more than the basics. That’s why, alongside 28 days’ annual leave pro rata (including bank holidays), occupational sick pay linked to length of service, and contributory pension, we’ve created a package to help you thrive.

• CQC inspection bonus
• Health and wellbeing support – including Aviva Digicare+ with virtual GP appointments, plus an Employee Assistance Programme offering medical, financial, and legal advice, as well as short‑term counselling
• Company‑paid life insurance
• Parental leave arrangements and annual leave purchase scheme
• Company‑funded training and ongoing career development opportunities, including our Team Leader Development Programme
• Flexible working options and an inclusive culture where everyone belongs, supported by our staff networks including PRISM, Disability, Race Equality and Parent networks
• Exclusive retail discounts, Cycle to Work, and salary sacrifice arrangements

Some rewards are subject to a qualifying period or other criteria – visit our website for more information.

Ready to start an inspiring career journey with us?

Apply today and join us in leading the way in care. Curious about what it’s like to work with us? Discover our values, culture, and real stories from our teams at www.sanctuary-care.co.uk/jobs or follow us on socials.

Before you apply

• We can only accept applications from individuals with the right to work in the UK.
• All roles require safeguarding and pre‑employment checks, including criminal records and overseas police checks if needed; for more information, please get in touch.
• Internal candidates should apply via their internal careers account.
• We may close this advert early, so please apply as soon as possible.

Inclusion is one of our core values

We’re committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process in line with 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 Care Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.