Catering Assistant

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Lostwithiel; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform

Parking

Training

DBS provided

Weekend enhancements

Bank holiday enhancements

Job summary

Addison Park Care Home in Lostwithiel is seeking a Catering Assistant to join the friendly team. The role supports the catering supervisor in preparing and delivering nutritious meals for residents, while maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment.

The position is on-site, with a 30-hour contract, and offers a supportive team, uniform, parking, and DBS checks. A rewarding role that makes a difference in residents' daily meals.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a busy kitchen
• Good communication with residents and colleagues
• Commitment to high standards of hygiene and care

Responsibilities

• Assist catering supervisor in preparation and delivery of meals
• Maintain cleanliness in kitchen and dining areas
• Support with meal service and plate presentation
• Follow Food Hygiene and Health & Safety procedures

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Compassionate

Job description

Location: On site / Grenville Rd, Lostwithiel PL22 0RA, UK
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Hospitality | Food and Beverage / Restaurant
Hourly Salary range:from £ 13.00 to £ 26.00

Catering Assistant

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

• 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 abalanced, nutritious dietand 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

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