Catering Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Congleton; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home in Congleton is seeking a dedicated Catering Assistant to enhance mealtimes and enrich the lives of residents. The role involves meal preparation, cooking support, and ensuring kitchen hygiene. Join a supportive team and enjoy various employee benefits.

Benefits

Free uniform

Free Meals

Free DBS

Discounts on the high street

Refer-a-Friend bonus

Flexible pay

Free wellbeing programme

Employee recognition scheme

Pension scheme

In-house training

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in a catering or kitchen assistant role preferred.
• Training can be provided for Food Hygiene Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Assist with washing, peeling, chopping, and preparing fresh ingredients.
• Plate and serve meals, ensuring dietary needs are met.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen areas and equipment.

Skills

Team Player

Positive Attitude

Communication

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

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Catering Assistant. Priesty Fields Care Home

• £12.26 per hour
• 38 hours per week, including some weekend working
• Shifts: 9am-7pm

At Priesty Fields Care Home, located in the heart of Congleton, we are redefining excellence in care. Our beautifully designed, modern home is equipped with advanced care technology and offers a warm, welcoming environment where residents are supported to live fulfilling, dignified lives. We don’t just provide care—we create a place where people thrive.

We are currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our hospitality team. If you have a passion for food and a desire to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Your Role – Enhancing Mealtimes, Enriching Lives

As a Catering Assistant, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, nutritious meals that bring comfort and enjoyment to our residents. Working closely with our Chef, you’ll support all aspects of food preparation and service, ensuring every mealtime is a positive and enjoyable experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Meal Preparation: Assist with washing, peeling, chopping, and preparing fresh ingredients
• Cooking Support: Follow recipes and assist with cooking and presentation of meals
• Meal Service: Plate and serve meals, ensuring dietary needs and presentation standards are met
• Kitchen Hygiene: Maintain cleanliness of kitchen areas, equipment, and utensils in line with food safety regulations
• Stock Control: Help monitor stock levels, rotate ingredients, and support inventory checks

Sandstone employees enjoy a range of benefits:

• Free uniform. Free Meals*. Free DBS.
• Discounts on the high street* - with retailers like Asda, Costa and Argos
• Refer-a-Friend - and get a £250 bonus
• Flexible pay* - choose when you are paid, and get money management tips too
• Free wellbeing programme - helping you look after your physical and mental health
• Employee recognition scheme - we recognise and reward great work
• Pension scheme - helping you plan for your retirement
• In-house training - on-going face-to-face training, tailored to you
• Career opportunities - The chance to ‘make your mark’ and play a key role

*Overtime is paid for working over full time hours. However, overtime enhancement will not feature on your contract of employment and can be withdrawn at any time as managers decision is final. Free meals are given if working over an 8 hour shift and are subject to terms and conditions. Discounts are accessed using our ‘Reward Me’ app. Flexible pay is available via ‘WAGESTREAM’.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: Previous experience in a catering or kitchen assistant role is preferred (minimum 1 year desirable)
• Training: Food Hygiene Certificate is ideal (training can be provided)
• Attitude: A positive, proactive approach with a willingness to learn and contribute to a resident-focused environment
• Team Player: Able to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with colleagues and residents

Sandstone Care Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We embrace diversity within each service, as we think it is important that the Social Care Workforce represents the people it serves. We welcome applications from people from backgrounds including disabled candidates, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, LGBTQ+ as well as non-binary candidates, and those with experience of mental health.