Catering Assistant

Exemplar Health Care Group.; Castleford; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading care provider as a Catering Assistant at Wheldale Heights, Castleford. Support our residents by preparing meals and creating a positive dining experience. Ideal for those looking to make a tangible impact in a rewarding environment, offering training and opportunities for development.

Benefits

Excellent supervision and peer support

Learning and career opportunities

Access to wages before payday

Retail and lifestyle reward discounts

Free DBS check

24/7 Counselling and support

Blue Light Card eligibility

Qualifications

• Interest in food and drink preparation.
• Understanding of food hygiene.
• High standards of personal hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic food preparation.
• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas.
• Interact with residents and gather feedback on meals.

Skills

Food Preparation

Food Hygiene Understanding

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Adaptability

Job description

Position:Catering Assistant
Care home: Wheldale Heights
Location: Castleford, WF10 2PY
Contract type: Various hours available
Rate: £12.21 per hour

Are you looking for a catering job with a difference? Join us as our new Catering Assistant at Wheldale Heights care home in Castleford.

In this role, you’ll help the Chef to prepare and cook food for the people we support, set dining tables and keep the kitchen clean.

Meal times are an important part of our daily routine, even more so for those living in care homes.In this role, you’ll ensure everyone has a positive dining experience.

This is an exciting opportunity to use your catering skills to make a real difference every day.

About Exemplar Health Care

Wheldale Heights is part of Exemplar Health Care, a leading provider of nursing care for adults living with complex and high acuity needs.

We support adults living with complex mental health needs and neuro-disabilities, including Huntington's disease and Parkinson's disease.

As well as stable and secure employment opportunities, we offer great benefits and perks, and plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and progress.

About the role

Our Catering Assistants make delicious and nourishing meals for people with a range of dietary requirements.

No two days will ever be the same, but your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

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 people’s needs, likes and choices to help the Chef develop suitable menus

interacting with the people we support to get feedback on meals

complying with food hygiene standards

beinga great team player, working as part of the wider Catering Team.

You’ll put people at the heart of everything you do. We can guarantee that whatever you bring to the role, you’ll see great rewards.

If you haven’t worked in the care sector before, we’ll help you feel right at home from the start with our induction, buddy, and ongoing training programmes.

We value relevant experience and qualifications, but they aren’t essential for this role.

Above all, you’re someone who identifies with our values of fun, integrity, responsiveness, success and teamwork.

You’ll also:

have a keen interest in food and drink preparation

have an understanding of food hygiene

have high standards of personal hygiene

be an excellent team player

be adaptable and flexible

have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

What we offer

We offer great rewards and perks including:

excellent supervision, peer support, learning opportunities and career prospects

access to wages before payday

retail and lifestyle reward discounts

free DBS check

24/7 counselling and support

Blue Light Card eligibility.

How to apply

Sound good? We’d love to hear from you. Click the button to ‘APPLY NOW’.

For an informal chat about joining us, call us on 01977 630830 or email [e-mail]

Please note,applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We’re unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

About Exemplar Health Care

Exemplar Health Care operates over 50 care homes across the UK and is the nation’s leading provider of complex care.

Our commitment to quality is reflected in our homes, where the percentage of 'Good' and 'Outstanding' CQC ratings far exceeds the national average.

Unlike other providers, our staffing levels are based on individual need.This means you’ll have more time to provide truly person-centered care, making a real difference in the lives of those you support.

What's happening at Exemplar Health Care

The people we support have unique needs and stories, but one thing stays the same across all our homes - we empower individuals to achieve personal goals in a safe and supportive environment.

Every new colleague attends an induction to learn about our company and complete mandatory and role-specific training, equipping you with the skills and knowledge to deliver exceptional care.

Whether your goals are in care, nursing, management, quality or support, we provide the confidence, skills and knowledge to help you excel in your role and advance your career, if you wish.

Happy, healthy colleagues mean better care for those we support. We offer a range of initiatives to ensure our colleagues thrive in safe and supportive environments.

From paid RCNi Learning access and NMC PIN payments for nurses to lifestyle and retail discounts for everyone, our rewards ensure your career is as fulfilling as it is rewarding.

From care homes to central support services, everyone plays a vital role. Hear from colleagues across various roles about what it’s like to work with us.

Wheldale Heights is a short drive from the A1, A1(M) and other major roads including A656.

The home is based on a site with three other Exemplar Health Care homes.

When you arrive on the site, Wheldale Heights is on the left.

There are limited parking spaces in the home's car park. Street parking is available in the surrounding area.

Public transport to Wheldale Heights

The home is a short walk from several bus stops.

Wheldon Road Fryston Road bus stop (stop ID:45013341), which is accessed by bus 158

Wheldon Road Silkstone bus stop (stop ID: 45026339), which is accessed by bus 158.

There are no train stations within walking distance of the home. The nearest station is approximately a seven minute drive or 45 minute walk.

Castleford train station - 1.9 miles away.