Catering Assistant

Quantum Care; Rickmansworth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekend pay

First‑class in‑house training

Free DBS check and uniform

Company pension

Employee assistance programme

Retail discounts

Job summary

Quantum Care invites applications for a Catering Assistant at Riverside Lodge Care Home in Rickmansworth. The role focuses on preparing and serving nutritious meals for residents in a 75-bed facility offering residential, dementia and respite care.

You will support dining services, maintain high hygiene standards, assist residents during meals, and help with kitchen cleaning and stock while enjoying a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Team-focused attitude and good communication skills.
• Experience in food preparation and service preferred; full training provided.
• Familiarity with hygiene standards.
• Reliability and good customer service skills.
• Positive, caring and compassionate attitude.
• Ability to follow Chefs' instructions.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and serving of meals.
• Assisting residents with dining needs where required.
• Follow high standards of food hygiene and health & safety.
• Support the kitchen team with cleaning and washing duties.
• Supporting with stock and storage.
• Follow any other task requirements from the Chefs.

Skills

Team oriented

Communication skills

Hygiene standards

Reliability

Customer service

Compassionate attitude

Job description

Pay: £13.08 per hour weekdays & £13.58 per hour weekends

Shift Times: 10am to 5.30pm – Weekday and alternative Weekends

Location: 44 Church Street, Rickmansworth, WD3 1JE

Quantum Care is a no‑for‑profit organisation supporting over 2,000 older people across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Essex. Our mission is simple: to help our residents live well, with dignity, comfort and joy. To do that, we need people who care as much as we do and Make Every Day Matter.

Contract: Full Time- Perm

Hour: 35 hours per week

Pay: £13.08 per hour weekdays & £13.58 per hour weekends

Shift Times: 10am to 5.30pm – Weekday and alternative Weekends

Location: 44 Church Street, Rickmansworth, WD3 1JE

Quantum Care is a no‑for‑profit organisation supporting over 2,000 older people across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Essex. Our mission is simple: to help our residents live well, with dignity, comfort and joy. To do that, we need people who care as much as we do and Make Every Day Matter.

We are seeking a Catering Assistant to join our welcoming team at Riverside Lodge Care Home in Rickmansworth. This luxury 75-bed care home offers exceptional residential, dementia and respite care in elegant surroundings, featuring stylish lounges and dining areas, a hair and beauty salon, cinema, café, spacious en‑suite bedrooms, and beautifully landscaped gardens, all in the heart of Rickmansworth

As a Catering Assistant you will support the preparation and serving of nutritious meals, and help create a welcoming dining experience that promotes residents health, wellbeing and dignity.

What You’ll Bring

• A team‑focused attitude and good communication skills
• Experience in food preparation and service preferred, however full training is provided
• Familiarity with hygiene standards
• Reliability and good Customer Service skills
• A positive, caring and compassionate attitude
• Ability to follow Chefs

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Preparation and serving of meals
• Assisting residents with dining needs where required
• Follow high standards of food hygiene and health & safety
• Support the kitchen team with cleaning and washing duties
• Supporting with stock and storage
• Follow any other task requirements from the Chefs

Why Join Quantum Care?

We value our teams and invest in their wellbeing, growth and success. In return for your dedication, you’ll receive:

• Competitive salary with enhanced pay on weekends and Bank Holidays
• Clear career development pathways and recognition of milestones
• First‑class in‑house training from day one
• Free Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7 support
• Company pension scheme (after 1 year of service)
• Free DBS check and uniform
• Access to retail discounts and exclusive offers
• A supportive, values‑driven workplace where your contribution truly matters

Terms and Conditions apply to all benefits

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well‑established organisation offering rewarding work, a strong sense of purpose and real opportunities for progression. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds who have the right to work in the UK. Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship at this time.

An Overseas Police Check/ Certificate of Good Conduct may be required if you have lived or worked outside the UK for 12 Months or more, spent a significant period overseas, or worked abroad in a position of trust. This will be in addition to a mandatory Enhanced DBS check.

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