Catering Assistant

Quantum Care; Chorleywood; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Weekend/Bank Holiday enhancements

Career development pathways

In-house training

Employee Assistance Programme 24/7

Company pension (after 1 year)

Free DBS check

Uniform provided

Retail discounts

Supportive workplace

Job summary

Quantum Care is seeking a Catering Assistant at Riverside Lodge Care Home in Rickmansworth. This luxury 75-bed home offers residential, dementia and respite care in elegant surroundings and is part of a supportive, values-driven organisation.

As a Catering Assistant you will assist in the preparation and serving of nutritious meals and help create a welcoming dining experience that promotes residents' health, wellbeing and dignity.

Qualifications

• Team-focused attitude and good communication skills.
• Experience in food preparation and service preferred, training provided.
• Familiarity with hygiene standards.
• Reliability and good customer service skills.
• Positive, caring and compassionate attitude.
• Ability to follow Chefs' instructions.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and serving of meals.
• Assisting residents with dining needs where required.
• Follow high standards of food hygiene and health & safety.
• Support the kitchen team with cleaning and washing duties.
• Stock and storage support.
• Follow any other task requirements from the Chefs.

Skills

Team player

Food prep experience

Hygiene standards

Customer service

Compassionate

Follow chef instructions

Job description

Pay: £13.08 per hour weekdays & £13.58 per hour weekends

Shift Times: 10am to 5.30pm – Weekday and alternative Weekends

Location: 44 Church Street, Rickmansworth, WD3 1JE

Contract: Full Time- Perm

Hour: 35 hours per week

Quantum Care is a no‑for‑profit organisation supporting over 2,000 older people across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Essex. Our mission is simple: to help our residents live well, with dignity, comfort and joy. To do that, we need people who care as much as we do and

Make Every Day Matter.

We are seeking a Catering Assistant to join our welcoming team at Riverside Lodge Care Home in Rickmansworth. This luxury 75-bed care home offers exceptional residential, dementia and respite care in elegant surroundings, featuring stylish lounges and dining areas, a hair and beauty salon, cinema, café, spacious en‑suite bedrooms, and beautifully landscaped gardens, all in the heart of Rickmansworth.

As a Catering Assistant you will support the preparation and serving of nutritious meals, and help create a welcoming dining experience that promotes residents health, wellbeing and dignity.

What You’ll Bring

• A team‑focused attitude and good communication skills
• Experience in food preparation and service preferred, however full training is provided
• Familiarity with hygiene standards
• Reliability and good Customer Service skills
• A positive, caring and compassionate attitude
• Ability to follow Chefs

Your Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities

• Preparation and serving of meals
• Assisting residents with dining needs where required
• Follow high standards of food hygiene and health & safety
• Support the kitchen team with cleaning and washing duties
• Supporting with stock and storage
• Follow any other task requirements from the Chefs

Why Join Quantum Care?

We value our teams and invest in their wellbeing, growth and success. In return for your dedication, you’ll receive:

• Competitive salary with enhanced pay on weekends and Bank Holidays
• Clear career development pathways and recognition of milestones
• First‑class in‑house training from day one
• Free Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7 support
• Company pension scheme (after 1 year of service)
• Free DBS check and uniform
• Access to retail discounts and exclusive offers
• A supportive, values‑driven workplace where your contribution truly matters

Terms and Conditions apply to all benefits

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well‑established organisation offering rewarding work, a strong sense of purpose and real opportunities for progression. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds who have the right to work in the UK. Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship at this time.

An Overseas Police Check/ Certificate of Good Conduct may be required if you have lived or worked outside the UK for 12 Months or more, spent a significant period overseas, or worked abroad in a position of trust. This will be in addition to a mandatory Enhanced DBS check.