Catering Assistant

Quantum Care; Corner Hall; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced weekend pay

Pension scheme

Free DBS check and uniform

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts

Job summary

Quantum Care is seeking a dedicated Catering Assistant for Mountbatten Lodge Care Home in Hemel Hempstead. You will support the preparation and serving of nutritious meals, helping create a welcoming dining experience that promotes residents’ health, wellbeing and dignity.

We offer a competitive salary with enhanced pay on weekends and Bank Holidays, clear career development pathways, Free DBS check and uniform, and access to a pension scheme and Employee Assistance Programme for staff wellbeing.

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.

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

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Customer Service

Reliability

Caring attitude

Positive attitude

Job description

Shift Times: 9am to 5pm – Weekday and alternative Weekends

Location: Old Crabtree Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4EX

Quantum Care is a noâ€−forâ€−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

Mountbatten Lodge Care Home in

Hemel Hempstead.

As part of the Quantum Care family, colleagues benefit from working for an organisation that reinvests its resources into delivering exceptional care and supporting employee development. Mountbatten Lodge is a 60 bed residential home rated

Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), with an

Outstanding rating in the Responsive category.

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
• 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.