Catering Assistant

Sanctuary Group; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit care organization in the East Midlands seeks a Catering Assistant to join their team. In this role, you will enrich residents' lives through food preparation and service, ensuring an excellent dining experience. Ideal candidates should possess teamwork skills and a caring attitude towards older individuals. The position offers competitive pay and various employee benefits to support wellbeing.

Benefits

Occupational sick pay

24/7 employee advice service

Financial wellbeing support

Contributory pension plan

Qualifications

• Experience in catering is desirable.
• A food hygiene certificate is beneficial.
• Must be caring, enthusiastic, and have a genuine regard for older people.

Responsibilities

• Work as a team to enrich residents’ lives.
• Perform basic food preparation and serve meals.
• Ensure excellent food and service for residents.

Skills

Team work

Catering experience

Food hygiene certificate

Understanding of safe food storage

Good communication

Job description

Overview

Sanctuary Care is a not-for-profit organisation providing high quality care homes where people are looked after with dignity and respect. Our mission is to enrich the lives of residents, their loved ones and our dedicated staff.

Catering Assistant

£12.21 per hour

Why work for us?

We strive to enrich the lives of both residents and staff. There’s training and promotion opportunities, and everyday job satisfaction at Sherwood Forest Residential and Nursing Home for all roles. Sanctuary Care has over 100 care homes, and we value the team that makes a difference from the moment you join us. Become a part of it and apply for this role.

At the heart of our organisation are our incredible people. We provide a package that includes support for:

Your Wellbeing

Your Mind and Body

• Occupational sick pay after 12 month’s service (for those on contracted hours only and subject to qualifying period)
• Confidential 24/7 employee advice service (Includes medical and legal advice)
• Wellbeing resources through our employee platforms including Aviva Digicare
• A greener commute with our Cycle to Work scheme

Your Financial Wellbeing

• Additional compensation for overtime
• Financial wellbeing support including access to affordable loans via salary finance and free mortgage advice
• Exclusive discounts through our e-hub platform
• Securing your future with our contributory pension plan
• Life assurance
• Parental leave schemes (Adoption, Maternity, Paternity and Shared)

Your Job

• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Complimentary meals during long shifts
• Growth and development with us through comprehensive training and internal career opportunities
• Ability to be part of our inclusive staff networks like the Parent Network and Disability Network
• Loyalty recognition scheme for 12 month’s service onwards
• CQC Inspection bonus (subject to qualifying criteria)

Role: Catering Assistant – responsibilities

• First and foremost – work as a team to enrich residents’ lives, support colleagues, and maintain a positive work environment
• Main duties include basic food preparation, presenting meals to a high standard, and serving meals to residents, all in line with relevant food hygiene legislation
• Ensure excellent food and service contribute to residents’ daily experience

What skills do I need?

• Team work – a happy team supports happy residents and a happy home
• Previous catering experience is desirable; a food hygiene certificate is beneficial
• Understanding of safe food storage/cleaning practices is essential
• Support and training are provided
• Caring, enthusiastic, and energetic approach
• Good communication and flexibility
• Kindness and a genuine regard for older people and their needs, with respect and dignity

We hope you feel you could be our next team member.

Job Reference: 226257

We are only accepting applications from people with the right to work in the UK. If applying internally, use your internal careers account. We may withdraw this advertisement at any time; please apply early.

Inclusion is a core value. We are a diverse, inclusive organisation, and we will make adjustments throughout your application process in line with Sanctuary’s Disability Confident status.

Building Equality and Diversity

Sanctuary Group encourages applications from diverse backgrounds to support an inclusive environment. We work with the Home Office to prevent illegal working. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary for successful applicants, which Sanctuary Care pays for. Sanctuary Care Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.

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