Catering Assistant

Anchor Hanover; Otley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Social events in the home

Apprentice schemes with NVQ

Developments through Anchor programs

Job summary

Anchor Hanover is seeking a dedicated Catering Assistant at Wharfeside Otley to join a supportive team delivering nutritious meals with excellent care for residents. You will assist with meal prep and service, ensure top health and hygiene standards, and help minimise waste while using equipment safely.

Ideal candidates hold Level 2 Food Hygiene, understand COSHH, and have kitchen experience. A true team player who can work independently will thrive in this role at this not-for-profit provider.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Food Safety Certificate (or willingness to obtain one).
• Knowledge of Health & Safety and COSHH procedures.
• Previous experience in a catering or kitchen environment.
• Experience working with older people (ideal, but not essential).

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation and service of nutritious, well-presented meals.
• Ensuring all health, safety, and hygiene standards are followed to the highest level.
• Helping minimise waste and using kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Supporting the catering team and communicating any issues promptly.

Skills

Organisational skills

Prioritisation

Calm under pressure

Team player

Education

Level 2 Food Safety Certificate

Job description

WE ARE UNABLE TO OFFER SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE

Looking for a role where you can make a real difference while being part of a supportive, friendly team?

At Wharfeside Otley, we're proud to deliver high-quality meals that make our residents' days brighter, and we're looking for a Catering Assistant who shares our passion for great food and great people.

This is more than just a job in the kitchen. It's a chance to work in a positive environment where your attention to detail, teamwork, and care for others really matter.

What You'll Be Doing

• Assisting with the preparation and service of nutritious, well-presented meals.
• Ensuring all health, safety, and hygiene standards are followed to the highest level.
• Helping minimise waste and using kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Supporting the catering team and communicating any issues promptly.

What You'll Bring

• Level 2 Food Safety Certificate (or willingness to obtain one).
• Knowledge of Health & Safety and COSHH procedures.
• Previous experience in a catering or kitchen environment.
• Experience working with older people (ideal, but not essential).

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise when things get busy.
• Calm, professional, and able to work well under pressure.
• A true team player who's also confident working independently.
• Reliable, adaptable, and committed to delivering high standards every day.

We believe in creating an environment where you can grow, feel valued, and take pride in what you do.

If that sounds like your kind of workplace, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note: Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK.

Opened in the Autumn of 2022, Wharfeside is a fabulous pupose built home to provide excellent care for residents with varying degrees of support.

Built over 3 floors with 66 beds and including a dementia floor, we have roles to engage all.

• Fun and friendly team, with plenty of social events within the home
• Development opportunities through our Apprentice schemes, providing NVQ and career progression
• With a 9.2 star rating on Carehome.co.uk
• In the heart of historic Otley town centre, near shops, pubs and cafes
• On site parking

Anchor - a great place to work

Anchor is England's largest not-for-profit providers of care and housing for older people. Our heartfelt ambition is to transform housing and care so everyone can have a home where they love living in later life.

We're not-for-profit which means every penny we make or save is invested in the people who live with us, the places they live and the people who work here. That means a better standard of care and customer service, better wages, more investment in training and development and improved facilities.

A rewarding environment

From health and happiness to finance and your career, we'll give you all the support you need.

Health & happiness

• Gym, fitness and wellbeing discounts
• Mental health support
• Flexible working options

Finance

• Pension plan - contribute between 4% and 8% and we'll match it or better
• Quick and easy pension transfer service