Catering Assistant

Sanctuary Group; Peterlee; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to providing high-quality care. As a Catering Assistant, you will play a vital role in enhancing the dining experience for residents. Your responsibilities will include food preparation and service, ensuring meals are presented beautifully and in line with hygiene standards. This role offers an opportunity to work in a supportive team environment, where your contributions will be valued. With a commitment to staff wellbeing and professional growth, this is an ideal position for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of others. Embrace the chance to grow with us and enrich the lives of our residents.

Benefits

Occupational sick pay

Employee advice services

Wellbeing resources

Pension plans

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Previous catering experience is desirable but not essential.
• Good communication skills and a flexible approach are important.

Responsibilities

• Food preparation and presenting meals to a high standard.
• Serving residents in accordance with food hygiene legislation.

Skills

Teamwork

Caring attitude

Good communication skills

Flexibility

Food hygiene certificate

Job description

Proud to be not-for-profit, Sanctuary Care provides high-quality care homes where residents are treated with dignity and respect. Our mission is to go beyond standard care by enriching the lives of residents, their loved ones, and our dedicated staff.

Catering Assistant

Location: Birchwood Court Residential Care Home, Seaside Lane, Easington Colliery, Peterlee, County Durham
Salary: £12.21 per hour
Positions available: 2 (one for 10 hours/week, one for 21 hours/week)

Why work for us?

We aim to enrich the lives of residents and staff, promote a fun and supportive work environment, and offer training and promotion opportunities. Join our team at Birchwood Court and experience the difference a dedicated team makes.

Our Offerings

We support our staff’s wellbeing, financial security, and professional growth through various benefits, including occupational sick pay, employee advice services, wellbeing resources, pension plans, life assurance, and more.

Your Role

As a Catering Assistant, your duties include food preparation, presenting meals to a high standard, and serving residents, all in accordance with food hygiene legislation. You will work as part of a team to provide excellent food and service, contributing to our residents’ daily enjoyment.

Skills & Qualifications

We value teamwork, caring attitude, enthusiasm, and energy. Previous catering experience and a food hygiene certificate are desirable but not essential; support and training are provided. Good communication skills and a flexible approach are important, along with a genuine respect for older people.

We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and are committed to an inclusive environment. An enhanced DBS check is required for successful applicants, and we only accept applicants with the right to work in the UK.

Job Reference: 224571

We reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time. Apply early to avoid missing out.

We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce, supporting our core value of inclusion.