Catering Assistant

Routes To Work South Registered company in Scotland under SC217367 with charitable status under; Hamilton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Hamilton is seeking a compassionate and enthusiastic Catering Assistant. This part-time role involves food preparation and service, aiming to enrich residents' lives. Join a supportive team with excellent benefits, including a contributory pension, training programs, and recognition schemes.

Benefits

Additional compensation for overtime

Financial wellbeing support

Exclusive discounts through e-hub

Contributory pension plan

Life assurance

Parental leave schemes

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Complimentary meals during long shifts

Comprehensive training opportunities

Loyalty recognition scheme

Qualifications

• Previous catering experience is desirable.
• Knowledge of safe food storage and cleaning practices.
• Flexible approach and genuine like for older people.

Responsibilities

• Basic food preparation and presenting meals to a high standard.
• Serving meals to residents while adhering to food hygiene legislation.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Enthusiasm

Caring nature

Education

Food hygiene certificate

Job description

Job Specifics

• Reference No: SD014
• Location: Hamilton
• Hours: Part Time (20 hours)
• Salary: £12.21
• Closing Date: Friday 13th June 2025
• Why should you apply for this role: Work life balance

Job Overview

We believe in providing high quality care homes where people are looked after with the utmost dignity and respect. It goes without saying that kindness is what care is all about, so first and foremost, we carefully choose our staff for their kind and compassionate nature. We aim to care, nurture and enrich the lives of all in our ‘family’ here, whether that’s our staff, residents or family members.

Are you our next Catering Assistant?

First and foremost – we work together as a team to enrich our residents’ lives – let’s support our colleagues too and have fun in the process.

Benefits include:

• 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)
• 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 including a Team Leader Development programme
• 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
• CI Inspection bonus (subject to qualifying criteria)

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Key Tasks

• Your main duties will include basic food preparation, presenting meals to a high standard and serving meals to our residents, all performed to relevant food hygiene legislation.
• Excellent food and great service play a key part in our residents’ day.

Employer Expectations Skills/Knowledge/Experience

• Teamwork! A happy team makes for happy residents and a happy home.
• An understanding of safe food storage/cleaning practices is essential.
• Support and training are provided.
• You need to be caring, enthusiastic and have energy to share.
• Being able to communicate well is essential along with a flexible approach.
• You will also be kind and have a real genuine like for older people and their needs, ensuring we treat everyone with the respect and dignity they deserve.

Qualifications/Tickets/Licences Required

• Previous catering experience is desirable as is a food hygiene certificate.