Catering Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Kettering; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to providing quality care and housing for older individuals. This role involves delivering exceptional catering services while adhering to health and safety standards. You'll be part of a supportive environment that values your health, happiness, and career growth. With opportunities for professional development and a commitment to investing in staff, this position offers a fulfilling career path. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of older people and thrive in a dynamic setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Gym, fitness, and wellbeing discounts

Mental health support

Flexible working options

Pension plan with company matching

Savings and financial advice

Discounts on shopping and technology

Ongoing personal and professional development

Leadership pathways

Online learning resources

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Previous catering experience with knowledge of basic food safety.
• Experience of working with older people.

Responsibilities

• Delivering a quality catering service in line with health and safety requirements.
• Ensuring compliance with food safety and hygiene procedures.

Skills

Organisation

Time Management

Teamwork

Flexibility

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

Level 2 Food Safety Certificate

Job description

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Reporting into the Chef Manager, responsibilities will include:

1. Delivering a quality catering service in line with health, safety and hygiene requirements.
2. Ensuring compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety procedures.
3. Minimising wastage when preparing meals and using equipment correctly.
4. Escalating concerns and issues appropriately.

Required knowledge & experience:

1. Level 2 food safety certificate.
2. Knowledge of health & safety procedures, including control of substances harmful to health (COSHH).
3. Previous catering experience with knowledge of basic food safety and safe use of knives & kitchen equipment.
4. Experience of working with older people.

Required skills:

1. Ability to organise time and prioritise activities.
2. Ability to work effectively under pressure.
3. Flexibility and ability to work both as part of a team and independently.

Please note: all applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK.

About Anchor – a great place to work

Anchor is England’s largest not-for-profit provider of care and housing for older people. Our ambition is to transform housing and care so everyone can have a home where they love living in later life.

As a not-for-profit, every penny we make or save is invested in the people who live with us, their homes, and our staff. This results in a higher standard of care, better wages, more training and development, and improved facilities.

A rewarding environment

We support your health, happiness, financial stability, and career growth.

Health & happiness benefits:

• Gym, fitness, and wellbeing discounts
• Mental health support
• Flexible working options

Financial benefits:

• Pension plan – contribute between 4% and 8%, with company matching or better
• Quick and easy pension transfer service
• Savings, financial advice, loans, and free life assurance
• Discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, and technology
• Ongoing personal and professional development programs
• Leadership pathways and online learning resources
• Opportunities for career progression and promotion