Catering Assistant

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Droitwich Spa; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 13,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave pro rata

Contributory pension

Health and wellbeing support

Company-paid life insurance

Parental leave arrangements

Company-funded training

Flexible working options

Inclusive culture

Free meals

Exclusive retail discounts

Job summary

Westmead Residential Care Home in Droitwich Spa is seeking a Catering Assistant to support the preparation and serving of nutritious meals in a calm, well-organised kitchen. You will join a friendly team, working 17.75 hours per week at £12.71 per hour, with a better work-life balance and a rewards package including 28 days’ annual leave pro rata and a contributory pension.

We value training and development with opportunities through our Team Leader Development Programme and flexible working

Qualifications

• Basic food preparation and meal service experience.
• Understanding of food hygiene and safety standards.
• Previous catering experience and a food hygiene certificate, or willingness to work towards one.
• Clear communication and flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Support the catering team with basic food preparation and meal service.
• Present and serve meals to a high standard for residents.
• Follow food hygiene and safety standards at all times.
• Keep kitchen and dining areas clean, safe and welcoming.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support residents’ daily experience.

Skills

Caring approach

Teamwork

Food hygiene knowledge

Catering experience

Communication skills

Flexible approach

Job description

Title: Catering Assistant

Droitwich, Worcestershire, GB, WR9 9LG

Catering Assistant

Westmead Residential Care Home, Westmead Close, Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire WR9 9LG

£12.71 per hour

17.75 hours per week

Cook up your career in care with a better work-life balance

We’re excited to welcome a Catering Assistant to support the preparation and serving of nutritious, well-presented meals at Westmead Residential Care Home in Westmead Close, Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire WR9 9LG, without the long hours or split shifts often found in hospitality. Working as part of a friendly kitchen team, you’ll help create a positive dining experience for residents within a calm, well-organised environment.

We're proudly Investors in People Gold accredited and not-for-profit, which means every penny we make goes straight back into our people and our homes. Whether you’ve already found your calling or you’re still discovering it, we’ll support you every step of the way. From your first day to your dream role, we’ll help you get there.

When you join Sanctuary Care, you’re joining an award-winning team where colleagues and residents truly matter. We’re proud winners of the 2025 Nursing Times Award for Care of Older People and the 2025 Care Home Awards Best for Training and Development, and Outstanding Larger Care Home Group.

Your role

• Support the catering team with basic food preparation and meal service
• Present and serve meals to a high standard for residents
• Follow food hygiene and safety standards at all times
• Keep kitchen and dining areas clean, safe and welcoming
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support residents’ daily experience

Your skills

• A caring, enthusiastic approach with a genuine interest in older people
• Good teamwork skills and a willingness to support colleagues
• An understanding of safe food handling and cleaning practices
• Previous catering experience and a food hygiene certificate, or willingness to work towards one
• Clear communication skills and a flexible approach

Your rewards

You deserve more than the basics. That’s why, alongside 28 days’ annual leave pro rata (including bank holidays), occupational sick pay linked to length of service, and a contributory pension, we’ve created a package to help you thrive:

• CQC inspection bonus
• Health and wellbeing support - including Aviva Digicare+ with virtual GP appointments, plus an Employee Assistance Programme offering medical, financial, and legal advice, as well as short-term counselling
• Company-paid life insurance
• Parental leave arrangementsandannual leave purchase scheme
• Company-funded trainingand ongoing career development opportunities, including our Team Leader Development Programme
• Flexible working optionsand aninclusive culturewhere everyone belongs, supported by our staff networks including PRISM, Disability, Race Equality and Parent networks
• Free mealsdependant on shift duration
• Exclusive retail discounts, Cycle to Work, and salary sacrifice arrangements

Before you apply

• We can only accept applications from individuals with the right to work in the UK.
• Internal candidates should apply via their internal careers account.
• We may close this advert early, so please apply as soon as possible.

We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working.

Sanctuary Care Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.

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