Catering Assistant

Anchor Hanover Group; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Anchor Hanover Group's St Marys Ipswich is seeking a Catering Assistant to help prepare and serve nutritious, well-presented meals for residents, supporting a friendly team in a caring environment.

You will follow health and safety standards, minimise waste, and use kitchen equipment safely. Level 2 Food Safety or willingness to obtain one is preferred, with experience in catering and care for older people being a plus.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Food Safety Certificate or willingness to obtain one.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety and COSHH procedures.
• Previous experience in a catering or kitchen environment.
• Experience working with older people is ideal but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation and service of nutritious, well-presented meals.
• Ensuring health, safety and hygiene standards are followed to a high level.
• Helping minimise waste and using kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Supporting the catering team and communicating issues promptly.

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Organisation

Calm under pressure

Education

Level 2 Food Safety Certificate

Job description

Looking for a role where you can make a real difference while being part of a supportive, friendly team? At St Marys Ipswich, we’re proud to deliver high-quality meals that make our residents’ days brighter — and we’re looking for a Catering Assistant who shares our passion for great food and great people.

This is more than just a job in the kitchen. It’s a chance to work in a positive environment where your attention to detail, teamwork, and care for others really matter.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Assisting with the preparation and service of nutritious, well-presented meals.
• Ensuring all health, safety, and hygiene standards are followed to the highest level.
• Helping minimise waste and using kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Supporting the catering team and communicating any issues promptly.

What You’ll Bring

• Level 2 Food Safety Certificate (or willingness to obtain one).
• Knowledge of Health & Safety and COSHH procedures.
• Previous experience in a catering or kitchen environment.
• Experience working with older people (ideal, but not essential).

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise when things get busy.
• Calm, professional, and able to work well under pressure.
• A true team player who’s also confident working independently.
• Reliable, adaptable, and committed to delivering high standards every day.

We believe in creating an environment where you can grow, feel valued, and take pride in what you do.

If that sounds like your kind of workplace, we’d love to hear from you.

Please note: Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK.