Catering Assistant

Brendoncare Foundation; Otterbourne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals on duty

Free parking

Uniform provided

DBS check (paid)

Job summary

Brendoncare Otterbourne is seeking a Catering Assistant to support the kitchen team in a care home setting. You will work 30 hours per week, preparing meals from fresh ingredients, handling stock rotation, and ensuring a clean, safe cooking area.

The role includes COSHH and HACCP duties, paid breaks, meals on duty, and weekend shift premiums. Alternate weekends off and free parking are provided, with uniform and DBS checks offered; prior care home catering experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing meals for older adults is preferred.
• Ability to prepare meals and maintain kitchen cleanliness.
• Knowledge of COSHH and HACCP standards.
• Reliable and able to work 30 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Meal prep for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks.
• Assist with the preparation of meals using fresh ingredients.
• Stock rotation and portion control.
• Maintain hygienic kitchen and document HACCP records.

Skills

Cooking

Hygiene

Food safety

Teamwork

Job description

• Catering Assistant
• Location: Otterbourne
• 30 hours per week
• £12.85 per hour
• An additional 10% paid for weekend shifts as a premium uplift
• Alternate weekends off
• Cooking with fresh ingredients
• Paid breaks and free meal provided
• No later finishes (7PM LATEST!)
• Free parking
• Uniform provided

By working alongside the Chef Manager and second chef you will assist in producing a varied, nutritionally balanced, tasty and an appetising menu to satisfy all dietary needs and preferences of the residents prepared in a safe, hygienic and an efficient catering area.

The role includes:

• Meal prep
• Assisting with the preparation ofmeals for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks
• Stock rotation
• Maintaining kitchen cleanliness
• Ensure COSHH standards are exceeded
• HACCP record completion

A full role profile is available on request.

Priority will be given to applicants with experience of working in a Care Home setting or experience of catering for older/vulnerable adults with an understanding of their dietary and nutritional needs

In Return, we can offer you:

• Meals provided while on duty in our care homes
• Free initial DBS check
• Free parking (subject to availability)
• An Employee Assistance Programme offering 24 hour support for staff and their immediate family members
• Blue Light Card
• EarlyPay

Who are Brendoncare?

Brendoncare is a charity which provides a range of connected services for people in later life including care homes, extra care housing, community support services and clubs across the South of England.

We are people-driven, focusing on empowerment, inclusivity and understanding. We aim to ensure that whoever comes into the Brendoncare environment - whether as a member, resident, volunteer or colleague – they are able to live their life to the fullest potential.

Our values reflect who we are – together we are kind,dedicated, forward thinking and empowering. We need people who really want to make a difference to the lives of people in later life to join us.

In return, we will support you to grow and flourish as you are welcomed to the Brendoncare team.

Safeguarding is a core priority for us. All successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as part of our commitment to ensuring a safe and secure environment for everyone.

Please note: We are running a dynamic recruitment process and may begin interviewing suitable candidates before the closing date. We encourage early applications to ensure consideration.