Catering Assistant

Sanctuary Group; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit care organization in Cambridge seeks a Catering Assistant to support a dedicated team in providing high-quality food service for residents. Responsibilities include meal preparation and presentation, adhering to food hygiene standards. Ideal candidates will be caring, enthusiastic, and possess strong teamwork and communication skills. Additional benefits include annual leave, training opportunities, and employee wellbeing resources.

Benefits

Occupational sick pay

Confidential employee advice service

Comprehensive training

Complimentary meals during long shifts

Contributory pension plan

Qualifications

• Team work is essential for a happy and supportive environment.
• Previous catering experience is desirable.
• Understanding of food hygiene and safety is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals to residents.
• Ensure meals are presented to high standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in food handling.

Skills

Team work

Previous catering experience

Food hygiene certificate

Understanding of safe food storage

Good communication skills

Caring and enthusiastic attitude

Job description

Overview

Proud to be not-for-profit, at Sanctuary Care we provide high quality care homes where people are looked after with the utmost dignity and respect. At the very heart of everything we do is our mission to go beyond the standard expectation of providing great care, by doing everything we can to enrich the lives of the residents we are privileged to care for, their loved ones and as importantly, our dedicated and valued staff.

Catering Assistant

Orchard House Residential Care Home, 191 High Street, Sawston, Cambridgeshire, CB22 3HJ

£12.31 per hour

Closing Date: Requisition: 226030

We are not-for-profit and we are currently accepting applications from those with the right to work in the UK. We may withdraw this advertisement at any time, so please apply early.

Role and Location

Sanctuary Care has over 100 care homes and you can ‘feel’ the difference a team makes the moment you step through one of our doors. The team at Orchard House is special and we’re looking for special people to join us. Become a part of it and apply for this role.

Are you our next Catering Assistant? Here’s more about the role:

• First and foremost – we work together as a team to enrich our residents’ lives – let’s support our colleagues too and have fun in the process
• Your main duties will include basic food preparation, presenting meals to a high standard and serving meals to our residents, all performed to relevant food hygiene legislation
• Excellent food and great service play a key part in our residents’ day

What skills do I need?

• Team work! A happy team, makes for happy residents and a happy home
• Previous catering experience is desirable as is a food hygiene certificate
• An understanding of safe food storage/cleaning practices is essential
• Support and training are provided
• You need to be caring, enthusiastic and have energy to share
• Being able to communicate well is essential along with a flexible approach
• You will also be kind and have a real genuine like for older people and their needs, ensuring we treat everyone with the respect and dignity they deserve

Your Benefits

Your Mind and Body

• Occupational sick pay after 12 month’s service (for those on contracted hours only and subject to qualifying period)
• Confidential 24/7 employee advice service (Includes medical and legal advice)
• Wellbeing resources through our employee platforms including Aviva Digicare
• A greener commute with our Cycle to Work scheme

Your Financial Wellbeing

• Additional compensation for overtime
• Financial wellbeing support including access to affordable loans via salary finance and free mortgage advice
• Exclusive discounts through our e-hub platform
• Securing your future with our contributory pension plan
• Life assurance
• Parental leave schemes (Adoption, Maternity, Paternity and Shared)

Your Job

• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Complimentary meals during long shifts
• Growth and development with us through comprehensive training and internal career opportunities
• Ability to be part of our inclusive staff networks like the Parent Network and Disability Network
• Loyalty recognition scheme for 12 month’s service onwards
• CQC/CI Inspection bonus (subject to qualifying criteria)

Are you our next Catering Assistant?

• We work together as a team to enrich our residents’ lives – let’s support our colleagues and have fun in the process
• Each shift involves basic food preparation, presenting meals to a high standard and serving meals to residents

What skills do I need?

• Team work and a happy team is essential
• Previous catering experience is desirable; a food hygiene certificate is a plus
• Understanding of safe food storage/cleaning practices is essential
• Support and training are provided
• Caring, enthusiastic and energetic approach
• Good communication and flexibility
• Respect for older people and their needs

Job Reference: 226030

We are only accepting applications from those with the right to work in the UK.

If you are applying internally, use your internal careers account to submit your application.

Inclusion and equality are core values. Sanctuary Care is committed to a diverse, inclusive environment and will make adjustments throughout the application process in line with our Disability Confident status.

Building Equality and Diversity

Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support an inclusive environment for our employees and customers. We work closely with the Home Office 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.