Catering Assistant

Select Recruitment; Norwich; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Support from recruitment team

Welcoming care home environment

Job summary

Select Recruitment is partnering with a friendly care home in Norwich to recruit a Catering Assistant. You will support the kitchen team with basic prep, serving meals, and maintaining hygiene in a busy environment.

This flexible role offers shifts to fit around your availability and the chance to contribute to high-quality meals for residents in a welcoming setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering or kitchen environments is desirable but not essential.
• Enhanced DBS certificate or willingness to obtain one.
• Own transport is desirable.
• Positive, reliable and hardworking attitude.
• Understanding of hygiene in care settings.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic food preparation (e.g. peeling, chopping, simple meal assembly)
• Serve meals and beverages to residents where required
• Wash up utensils, crockery, and kitchen equipment
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas
• Follow food hygiene and health & safety procedures at all times

Skills

Excellent hygiene

Reliability

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Job description

Catering Assistant – Care Home | Norwich | Flexible Work Available

Our client, a friendly and well-regarded care home in the Norwich area, is currently seeking a dependable Catering Assistant to support their kitchen team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for flexible work in a supportive environment, helping to provide high-quality meals and a clean, safe kitchen for residents.

The Role:

As a Catering Assistant, you will support the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring meals are prepared and served efficiently while maintaining high standards of hygiene and cleanliness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with basic food preparation (e.g. peeling, chopping, simple meal assembly)
• Serve meals and beverages to residents where required
• Wash up utensils, crockery, and kitchen equipment
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas
• Follow food hygiene and health & safety procedures at all times

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience in a catering or kitchen environment is desirable but not essential
• A valid Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
• Own transport is desirable
• A positive, reliable, and hardworking attitude
• Understanding of the importance of hygiene and cleanliness in a care setting

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive hourly pay
• Flexible shifts to fit around your availability
• Ongoing support from a dedicated recruitment team
• Opportunity to work within a welcoming and supportive care home environment

If you’re looking for a hands-on role where you can make a difference behind the scenes, we’d love to hear from you.