Catering Assistant

Boasianbistro; Greater London; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dynamic Catering Assistant to join their team at a care home. This exciting role involves preparing nourishing meals and ensuring a positive dining experience for residents. You will work closely with the Chef and contribute to menu development based on residents' preferences. The company values teamwork, integrity, and responsiveness, making it a great place to grow your skills. With ongoing training and support, this position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those you serve while enjoying a range of perks and benefits.

Benefits

Excellent supervision and peer support

Access to wages before payday

Retail and lifestyle reward discounts

Free DBS check

24/7 counselling and support

Blue Light Card eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation is valued but not essential.
• High standards of personal hygiene are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic food preparation and keep the kitchen clean.
• Interact with residents to gather feedback on meals.

Skills

Food preparation

Food hygiene understanding

Teamwork

Communication skills

Adaptability

Job description

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Position: Catering Assistant

Care home: Pathways

Location: Kingfisher Way, Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 4BR

Contract type: Full time, 35 hours per week

Rate: £11.44 per hour

Care home CQC rating: Rated Good by CQC

Are you looking for a catering job with a difference? Join us as our new Catering Assistant at Pathways care home in Sutton-in-Ashfield.

In this role, you'll help the Chef to prepare and cook food for the people we support, set dining tables, and keep the kitchen clean.

Meal times are an important part of our daily routine, even more so for those living in care homes. In this role, you'll ensure everyone has a positive dining experience.

This is an exciting opportunity to use your catering skills to make a real difference every day.

About Exemplar Health Care

Pathways is part of Exemplar Health Care, one of the country's leading nursing care providers. We support adults living with a learning disability and/or autism. As well as stable and secure employment opportunities, we offer great benefits and perks, and plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and progress.

About The Role

Our Catering Assistants make delicious and nourishing meals for people with a range of dietary requirements. No two days will ever be the same, but your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

1. Assisting with basic food preparation.
2. Keeping the kitchen clean and tidy including washing up, cleaning freezers, and mopping floors.
3. Cleaning and sanitising all tableware.
4. Understanding people's needs, likes, and choices to help the Chef develop suitable menus.
5. Interacting with the people we support to get feedback on meals.
6. Complying with food hygiene standards.
7. Being a great team player, working as part of the wider Catering Team.

If you haven't worked in the care sector before, we'll help you feel right at home from the start with our induction, buddy, and ongoing training programmes.

About You

We value relevant experience and qualifications, but they aren't essential for this role. Above all, you're someone who identifies with our values of fun, integrity, responsiveness, success, and teamwork.

You'll Also

1. Have a keen interest in food and drink preparation.
2. Have an understanding of food hygiene.
3. Have high standards of personal hygiene.
4. Be an excellent team player.
5. Be adaptable and flexible.
6. Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

What we offer

We Offer Great Rewards And Perks Including

1. Excellent supervision, peer support, learning opportunities, and career prospects.
2. Access to wages before payday.
3. Retail and lifestyle reward discounts.
4. Free DBS check.
5. 24/7 counselling and support.
6. Blue Light Card eligibility.

How to apply

Sound good? We'd love to hear from you. Click the button to APPLY NOW.

Please note, applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We're unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Laundry and Drycleaning Services