Catering Assistant

CORNWALLIS CARE SERVICES LTD.; Lostwithiel; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

£500 refer a friend scheme

Loyalty Bonus

Reward and recognition schemes

Uniform, parking, training and DBS

Enhancements paid for weekend

Enhancements paid for bank holidays

Job summary

Addison Park Care Home in Callington, Cornwall, is seeking a Catering Assistant to support the catering supervisor in preparing and delivering meals, while maintaining a hygienic kitchen and dining area. You’ll help ensure nutritious, well-presented food for residents in a busy, caring environment.

The role offers a supportive team, regular enhancements for weekends and bank holidays, and a clear path to contribute to residents’ wellbeing through high standards of hygiene and service.

Qualifications

• Kind, caring and compassionate in nature.
• Enthusiastic and committed to helping others.
• Highly motivated with an eye for detail and cleanliness.
• Able to communicate well with both colleagues and residents.
• A team player with a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day smooth operation of the kitchen.
• Understand and cater to special dietary needs, ensuring presentation and nutritional standards are met.
• Support the kitchen team in preparing cooking and plating high-quality meals.
• Clean kitchen areas and equipment according to work schedules.
• Assist with meal service in the dining areas.
• Tidy up and wash dishes, utensils, and surfaces after meals.
• Follow Food Hygiene and Health & Safety procedures at all times.
• Ensure a safe, hygienic, and welcoming kitchen and food service environment.

Skills

Kind

Compassion

Attention to detail

Team player

Job description

Addison Park Care Home

Callington, Cornwall

30 hour contract

Do you want a job where your work truly makes a difference in people's lives, even behind the scenes?

We're looking for a Catering Assistant to join our friendly team at Addison Park, a 40-bed residential care home, supporting our Catering Supervisor in delivering high-quality meals and maintaining a clean, safe kitchen environment for our residents.

This role is perfect for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys helping others, and thrives in a busy kitchen setting.

You'll be part of a compassionate, friendly team working to ensure our residents enjoy nutritious, well-presented meals every single day. While you may be working behind the scenes, your contribution plays an important part in creating positive mealtimes and making moments matter for the people who call Addison Park home.

Why Join Us? - Benefits & Perks

• £500 refer a friend scheme
• Loyalty Bonus
• Reward and recognition Schemes
• Supportive team environment
• Uniform, parking, training and DBS provided
• Enhancements paid for weekend
• Enhancements paid for bank holidays

Job Purpose

To assist the catering supervisor in the preparation and delivery of meals and maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas. This role directly contributes to the wellbeing and happiness of our residents by supporting a balanced, nutritious diet and ensuring the highest standards of hygiene and care.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day smooth operation of the kitchen
• Understand and cater to special dietary needs, ensuring presentation and nutritional standards are met
• Support the kitchen team in preparing cooking and plating high-quality meals
• Clean kitchen areas and equipment according to work schedules
• Assist with meal service in the dining areas
• Tidy up and wash dishes, utensils, and surfaces after meals
• Follow Food Hygiene and Health & Safety procedures at all times
• Ensure a safe, hygienic, and welcoming kitchen and food service environment

What We're Looking For:

• Kind, caring, and compassionate in nature
• Enthusiastic and committed to helping others
• Highly motivated with an eye for detail and cleanliness
• Able to communicate well with both colleagues and residents
• A team player with a can-do attitude

Pay Scale

Subject To Experience And Qualifications)

• £13.00- 13.33 per hour
• Weekend Enhancements
• Bank Holiday Enhancements

A Full Job Description Is Available Upon Request.

If you're looking for a rewarding, supportive role with purpose - join our team and help create a place our residents are proud to call home