Catering Assistant

Care UK Plc; Quorn; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is seeking a dedicated Catering Assistant to maintain kitchen cleanliness and assist with meal preparation. This role offers excellent training through a dedicated Catering Academy, social-friendly hours, and competitive benefits including bank holiday pay enhancements. Ideal candidates will be passionate about improving the lives of residents and committed to teamwork. This position is a great opportunity for those looking to develop their skills in the care sector.

Benefits

Career development and training

Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements

Access to hundreds of online and in-store discounts

Annual purchase holiday scheme

Wellbeing support

Responsibilities

• Maintain the cleanliness of kitchen and related areas.
• Preparation of produce for mealtime, including vegetable preparation and sandwich making.
• Ensure correct storage of all dry and perishable produce.
• Safely store cleaning materials.
• Ensure all cooking utensils and pots are cleaned to the required standards.
• Carry out tasks assigned by the Head / Second Chef or Home Manager.

Job description

Are you a passionate and caring individual looking for a rewarding career with excellent training and opportunities for development? Join Care UK, a multi award winning care provider as a Catering Assistant.

The Role

• Maintain the cleanliness of kitchen and related areas.
• Preparation of produce for mealtime, for example vegetable preparation and making of sandwiches.
• Ensure correct storage of all dry and perishable produce.
• Safely storing cleaning materials.
• Ensure all cooking utensils and pots are cleaned to the required standards.
• Carry out any tasks assigned by the Head / Second Chef or Home Manager.

Benefits

• Alternate weekend and social friendly working hours.
• Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements.
• Career development, training and access to our approved apprenticeship scheme.
• Hundreds of online and in-store discounts.
• Annual purchase holiday scheme.
• Wellbeing support • Wagestream - access your wages at any time.

Training and Development

We have our own Catering Academy to provide excellent training and induction programs for all new Catering Assistants and we will give you all that’s needed to have a successful career as a Catering Assistant with us. Our high quality, innovative training and coaching will support the development of your skills throughout your career with us.

We are looking for people to make a difference to residents’ lives every day. When you join Care UK you’ll be joining a team who all share the same values: caring, passionate and teamwork. You will have a strong desire to help people and put residents at the heart of everything you do.

We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for helping others. We see the potential in everyone, let us help fulfil yours.