Catering Assistant

Four Seasons Health Care; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is recruiting a Catering Assistant to support the Head Chef in delivering nutritious meals to residents. This role requires strong hygiene knowledge, teamwork, and a passion for service, alongside engaging positively with residents and staff.

Benefits

Various shifts including 3 days on and 4 days off

Free meals

Access to excellent training

Discounts and lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable of food hygiene and food preparation.
• Strong communicator and influencer.
• Energetic, hard-working, and flexible.

Responsibilities

• Help prepare all meals considering dietary requirements.
• Ensure cleanliness of kitchen area and equipment.
• Develop positive relationships with residents and staff.

Skills

Food hygiene

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

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We are recruiting a Catering Assistant. Working as a catering assistant you will work alongside the Head Chef to provide nutritious and enticing meals for the residents in our care. You will ensure the overall dining experience is consistently delivered to all residents. As one of the largest healthcare providers in the UK it’s important to us to couple great care with meaningful and enjoyable experiences.

As a Catering Assistant you will:

• Help prepare all meals within the home, paying consideration to special dietary requirements
• Ensure the general cleanliness and tidiness of the kitchen area, equipment and appliances
• Develop a positive relationship with all residents, staff and other visitors to the home
• Regularly seek feedback from residents and staff in order to continually improve the level of service offered
• Receive, check and safely store kitchen deliveries

To succeed you will be:

• Knowledgeable of food hygiene and food preparation
• A team player who engages well with others
• Strong communicator and influencer
• Energetic and hard-working
• Flexible and adaptable to change
• Passionate about offering superior services and want to make a difference
• A glass half full person, with a sense of humour and a positive outlook

We offer you a great range of benefits, which include:

• Various shifts available including working 3 days on and 4 days off
• Free meals
• Access to excellent training
• Discounts and benefits suited to your lifestyle