Catering Assistant

Care UK; Market Harborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Market Harborough is seeking a Catering Assistant to maintain cleanliness and assist in meal preparation. The role offers excellent training and career development opportunities. Ideal candidates will have a passion for caring and a strong desire to help residents. You'll join a supportive team committed to making a difference in residents' lives.

Benefits

Career development and training

Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements

Online and in-store discounts

Annual purchase holiday scheme

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Passion for caring and making a difference in residents' lives.
• Strong desire to help people and teamwork.
• Willingness to learn and participate in training.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and related areas.
• Prepare produce for mealtime, including vegetable preparation.
• Ensure correct storage of all produce and cleaning materials.
• Clean cooking utensils and pots to required standards.
• Follow tasks assigned by the Head / Second Chef or Home Manager.

Job description

Are you a passionate and caring individual looking for a rewarding career with excellent training and opportunities for development? Join Care UK, a multi‑award winning care provider as a Catering Assistant.

• Maintain the cleanliness of the kitchen and related areas.
• Preparation of produce for mealtime, e.g. vegetable preparation and making of sandwiches.
• Ensure correct storage of all dry and perishable produce.
• Safely store cleaning materials.
• Ensure all cooking utensils and pots are cleaned to the required standards.
• Carry out any tasks assigned by the Head / Second Chef or Home Manager.

Benefits

• Alternate weekend and social friendly working hours
• Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements
• Career development, training and access to our approved apprenticeship scheme
• Hundreds of online and in‑store discounts
• Annual purchase holiday scheme
• Wellbeing support
• Wagestream – access your wages at any time.

New to Catering? We have our own Catering Academy to provide excellent training and induction programs for all new Catering Assistants and we will give you all that's needed to have a successful career as a Catering Assistant with us. Our high quality, innovative training and coaching will support the development of your skills throughout your career with us.

We are looking for people to make a difference to residents' lives every day. When you join Care UK you'll be joining a team who all share the same values: caring, passionate and teamwork. You will have a strong desire to help people and put residents at the heart of everything you do. We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for helping others. We see the potential in everyone, let us help fulfil yours.