Catering Assistant

Exemplar Health Care; Preston; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS check

24/7 counselling and support

Blue Light Card eligibility

Job summary

Exemplar Health Care, Ribble View in Preston, is seeking a Catering Assistant to help the Chef prepare meals for residents, set dining tables and maintain cleaning standards in the kitchen.

You will play a key role in delivering nourishing meals to people with varying dietary needs, while adhering to hygiene rules and working as part of a supportive catering team. Training and induction are provided, with opportunities for progression within the company.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering or food service is welcome but not essential.
• Good personal hygiene and food safety awareness.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic food preparation.
• Keep the kitchen clean and tidy, including washing up, cleaning freezers and mopping floors.
• Clean and sanitise all tableware.
• Understand residents' needs to help the Chef develop suitable menus.
• Interact with residents to obtain feedback on meals.
• Comply with food hygiene standards.
• Be a great team player within the Catering Team.

Skills

Food preparation

Kitchen cleanliness

Team player

Verbal and written communication

Job description

Position:Catering Assistant
Care home: Ribble View
Location: Preston, PR1 4UD
Contract type: 24 hours per week, 3 x shifts 8:00am - 4:00pm
Rate:£12.71 per hour
Care home CQC rating: Good

Are you looking for a catering job with a difference? Join us as our new Catering Assistant at Ribble View care home in Preston.

In this role, you’ll help the Chef to prepare and cook food for the people we support, set dining tables and keep the kitchen clean.

Meal times are an important part of our daily routine, even more so for those living in care homes.In this role, you’ll ensure everyone has a positive dining experience.

This is an exciting opportunity to use your catering skills to make a real difference every day.

About Exemplar Health Care

Ribble View is part of Exemplar Health Care, a leading provider of nursing care for adults living with complex and high acuity needs.

We support adults living with complex mental health needs, neuro-disabilities and physical disabilities. The home is also registered to support adults with learning disabilities, where it’s the right fit.

As well as stable and secure employment opportunities, we offer great benefits and perks, and plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and progress.

About the role

Our Catering Assistants make delicious and nourishing meals for people with a range of dietary requirements.

No two days will ever be the same, but your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• assisting with basic food preparation
• keeping the kitchen clean and tidy including washing up, cleaning freezers and mopping floors
• cleaning and sanitising all tableware
• understanding people’s needs, likes and choices to help the Chef develop suitable menus
• interacting with the people we support to get feedback on meals
• complying with food hygiene standards
• beinga great team player, working as part of the wider Catering Team.

You’ll put people at the heart of everything you do. We can guarantee that whatever you bring to the role, you’ll see great rewards.

If you haven’t worked in the care sector before, we’ll help you feel right at home from the start with our induction, buddy, and ongoing training programmes.

We value relevant experience and qualifications, but they aren’t essential for this role.

Above all, you’re someone who identifies with our values of fun, integrity, responsiveness, success and teamwork.

You’ll also:

• have a keen interest in food and drink preparation
• have an understanding of food hygiene
• have high standards of personal hygiene
• be an excellent team player
• be adaptable and flexible
• have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

What we offer

We offer great rewards and perks including:

• excellent supervision, peer support, learning opportunities and career prospects
• access to wages before payday
• retail and lifestyle reward discounts
• free DBS check
• 24/7 counselling and support
• Blue Light Card eligibility.

For an informal chat about joining us, call us on 01977 630830 or email [e-mail]

Please note, applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We’re unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

About Exemplar Health Care

Exemplar Health Care began as a healthcare consultancy and training firm. But we soon saw a gap in the sector: a lack of care homes for younger adults living with complex needs.

That insight shaped the mission we still live by today - to transform complex care and provide fulfilling opportunities for the people who need it most.

We’re now proud to have more than 60 care homes across England, providing nursing care for adults living with dementia, neuro-disabilities, mental health conditions, and physical disabilities.

Whoever you are, and whatever experience you bring, there are lots of ways you can help us make every day better for the people we support.

What’s happening at Exemplar Health Care

The people we support have unique needs and stories, but one thing stays the same across all our homes - we empower individuals to achieve personal goals in a safe and supportive environment.

Every new colleague attends an induction to learn about our company and complete mandatory and role‑specific training, equipping you with the skills and knowledge to deliver exceptional care.

Whether your goals are in care, nursing, management, quality or support, we provide the confidence, skills and knowledge to help you excel in your role and advance your career, if you wish.

Happy, healthy colleagues mean better care for those we support. We offer a range of initiatives to ensure our colleagues thrive in safe and supportive environments.

From paid RCNi Learning access and NMC PIN payments for nurses to lifestyle and retail discounts for everyone, our rewards ensure your career is as fulfilling as it is rewarding.

From care homes to central support services, everyone plays a vital role. Read about the various jobs available and what it’s like to work with us.