Catering Assistant

Anchor Hanover; Leeds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Anchor Hanover is seeking a motivated individual for a catering role to deliver a high-quality service that meets health and safety standards. The position requires previous catering experience, including knowledge of food safety protocols and the ability to work in a flexible team environment. This role offers growth in a supportive, not-for-profit organization dedicated to enhancing care for older people.

Benefits

Gym, fitness and wellbeing discounts

Mental health support

Flexible working options

Pension plan with employer match

Career progression opportunities

Ongoing personal and professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in catering, basic food safety knowledge, and safe use of kitchen equipment required.
• Previous experience of working with older people is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a quality catering service in line with health and safety requirements.
• Minimize wastage and escalate concerns.

Skills

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 food safety certificate

Job description

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Reporting into the Chef Manager, responsibilities will include:

• Delivering a quality catering service in line with health, safety and hygiene requirements.
• Compliance with food safely hygiene and health & safety procedures.
• Minimising wastage when preparing meals and using equipment correctly.
• Escalating concerns and issues.

Required knowledge & experience:

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

Required skills:

• Ability to organize time and prioritise activities.
• Able to work in a pressured environment.
• Flexible and able to work as part of a team and individually.

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

Primrose Court in Leeds is home to well trained and helpful staff with rooms for up to 33 residents. At Anchor, we pride ourselves in providing 24-hour care and specialised services for elderly people, the beauty of our grounds, the quality of our catering and our engaging activities we deliver.

• Friendly, welcoming environment as soon as you come to the home
• Rated “GOOD” by CQC
• Dementia friendly environment for our customers

Anchor – a great place to work

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

We’re not-for-profit which means every penny we make or save is invested in the people who live with us, the places they live and the people who work here. That means a better standard of care and customer service, better wages, more investment in training and development and improved facilities.

A rewarding environment

From health and happiness to finance and your career, we’ll give you all the support you need.

Health & happiness

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

Finance

• Pension plan – contribute between 4% and 8% and we’ll match it or better
• Quick and easy pension transfer service
• Savings and financial advice, loans, free life assurance
• Discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, technology and more
• Ongoing personal and professional development programme
• Leadership Pathways online learning resources
• Career progression and promotion opportunities