Catering Assistant

Job Description

Reporting into the Chef Manager, responsibilities will include:

1. Delivering a quality catering service in line with health, safety, and hygiene requirements.
2. Ensuring compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety procedures.
3. Minimising wastage when preparing meals and using equipment correctly.
4. Escalating concerns and issues appropriately.

Required Knowledge & Experience

• Level 2 food safety certificate.
• Knowledge of health & safety procedures, including control of substances harmful to health (COSHH).
• Previous catering experience with knowledge of basic food safety and safe use of knives & kitchen equipment.
• Experience of working with older people.

Required Skills

• Ability to organise time and prioritise activities.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Flexibility and ability to work as part of a team and independently.

Additional Information

All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK. Anchor does not provide Tier 2 sponsorship.

Clayburn Court in Peterborough offers a homely environment with rooms for up to 64 residents, providing 24-hour care and specialised services for elderly people. We pride ourselves on quality grounds, catering, and engaging activities.

• Person-centred, tailored care in a homely environment.
• Accessible via public transport from Peterborough town centre and train station.
• Dementia-friendly environment with a GOOD CQC rating in all areas.

About Anchor

Anchor is England’s largest not-for-profit provider of care and housing for older people, committed to transforming housing and care to ensure everyone has a loving home in later life.

Being not-for-profit means all earnings are reinvested into our residents, facilities, and staff, ensuring high standards of care, better wages, and ongoing development.

Why Work With Us?

Health & Happiness

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

Financial Benefits

• Pension plan with employer contributions between 4% and 8%.
• Easy pension transfer services.
• Financial advice, loans, and free life assurance.
• Discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, and technology.
• Ongoing personal and professional development programs.
• Leadership online learning resources.
• Opportunities for career progression and promotion.