Catering Assistant

Bath & North East Somerset Council; Midsomer Norton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome payment 5% of starting salary

Enhanced pay for weekends and bank/nur

Job summary

Bath and North East Somerset Council is seeking a Catering Assistant to join our team in Midsomer Norton within a residential care setting. The role is permanent with 18 or 24 hours per week on a fixed two-week cycle, including weekends and bank holidays, delivering high-quality meals in a welcoming environment.

You will support daily kitchen operations, work closely with care staff, and engage residents to provide dignified dining experiences.

Qualifications

• A proactive team player who can also work on their own initiative.
• Able to communicate effectively with care staff, service users and visitors.
• Friendly, reliable and respectful in a care environment.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with transportation and delivery of food across from our kitchen.
• Washing and drying of catering equipment/crockery.
• Supporting the team with serving food and drink to service users and others as directed by other team members.
• Cleaning of dining and kitchen space.
• Setting up of the dining space.
• Ensuring the provision of enough supplies of clean crockery, cutlery and cooking utensils for each meal service.
• Communicating effectively with care staff, service users and visitors.

Skills

Team player

Effective communication

Friendly and respectful

Job description

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve people’s lives.

This post attracts a welcome payment of 5% of the starting salary for the grade to enable individuals to join our permanent workforce. This is payable upon successful completion of your probationary period and is subject to eligibility criteria.

Enhanced Pay Opportunities

We provide additional pay enhancements for all roles, applicable to shifts worked during weekends, nights, and bank holidays.

About the Team

We are looking for an enthusiastic and flexible Catering Assistant to join our team at:

Combe Lea, Greenacres, Midsomer Norton, Radstock, BA3 2RD

This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to make a meaningful impact. The role is permanent, offering 18 or 24 hours on average per week on a cycling two-week fixed rota, including two weekends per month and bank holidays.

About the Role

This role is based within a residential care setting, where you will be working in close contact with residents who have a wide range of needs, including physical, emotional, and cognitive support requirements, as well as carrying out duties within the kitchen environment. We are looking for someone who is friendly, respectful, and compassionate, able to engage positively while maintaining dignity and creating a pleasant dining experience for everyone.

As a Catering Assistant, you will support the day-to-day running of the kitchen and dining service, helping to ensure that residents receive high-quality meals in a welcoming environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with transportation and delivery of food across from our kitchen
• Washing and drying of catering equipment/crockery
• Supporting the team with serving food and drink to service users and others as directed by other team members
• Cleaning of dining and kitchen space
• Setting up of the dining space
• Ensuring the provision of enough supplies of clean crockery, cutlery, and cooking utensils for each meal service
• Communicating effectively with care staff, service users and visitors

About You

• A proactive team player who is also able to work on their own initiative and without supervision
• Able to communicate effectively with care staff, service users and visitors
• Friendly, reliable, and respectful in a care environment

Why This Role Could Be Perfect for You

• Great for parents or carers looking for work that fits around childcare
• Ideal for those wanting to top up your pension or supplement other income
• Perfect for anyone seeking a better work-life balance with predictable daytime hours
• Semi-retired? Stay active and engaged without committing to full-time work
• Students or career changers? Earn while you learn with a steady, flexible role
• Local convenience – work close to home and avoid long commutes
• Join a friendly, community-focused team where your contribution truly matters
• Enjoy training and development opportunities to grow your skills
• Stable, permanent employment with a reputable local authority
• Enhanced pay for weekends and bank holidays – extra income potential
• Works well alongside other part-time jobs or self-employment

Interview date: 04/12/2026

No Agencies Please.

Please note: that this advert may close earlier than the stated closing date due to high demand. We advise all interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

*Please note, BANES Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council’s at‑risk register (redeployee). This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered ahead of external applicants.

About Bath and North East Somerset Council.

Working at Bath and North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

Why Bath and North East Somerset Council?

We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits

At Bath and North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve peoples lives. Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity

We are a Disability Confident Employer – find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW

The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

Safeguarding Statement: The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.