Catering Assistant

Sanctuary Group; Romford; On-site; Part time

Job summary

Sanctuary Group is seeking a Catering Assistant for Chadwell House Residential Care Home in Romford. The role involves food preparation and serving, ensuring high standards of hygiene and care for residents. The position offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

Occupational sick pay after 12 months

Confidential advice services

Wellbeing resources

Cycle to Work scheme

Overtime pay

Affordable loans

Discounts

Pension plan

Life assurance

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Free meals

Career development

Inclusive staff networks

Loyalty scheme

Inspection bonuses

Qualifications

• Previous catering experience is desirable.
• Genuine respect and care for older people.

Responsibilities

• Food preparation, meal presentation, and serving residents.
• Adhering to food hygiene standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Food hygiene certification

Knowledge of food safety practices

Good communication skills

Caring

Enthusiastic

Flexible

Job description

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Department: Health and Social Care (Catering and Hospitality)

Operation: Sanctuary Care

Closing Date:

Requisition: 224820

Proud to be not-for-profit, at Sanctuary Care we provide high quality care homes where people are looked after with the utmost 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: Chadwell House Residential Care Home, 372 Chadwell Heath Lane, Romford, Essex, RM6 4YG

Salary: £12.70 per hour

Hours: 20 hours per week

Why work for us?

We value our staff and aim to enrich their lives as well as our residents'. We promote a positive work environment with training, promotion opportunities, and daily job satisfaction. Join our team at Chadwell House and be part of a special team making a difference.

Our Support Package Includes:

• Your Mind and Body: Occupational sick pay after 12 months (contracted hours), confidential advice services, wellbeing resources, Cycle to Work scheme
• Your Financial Wellbeing: Overtime pay, affordable loans, discounts, pension plan, life assurance, parental leave schemes
• Your Job: 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays, free meals, career development, inclusive staff networks, loyalty scheme, inspection bonuses

Role Overview

As a Catering Assistant, your main duties include food preparation, meal presentation, and serving residents, adhering to food hygiene standards. Your role is vital in providing excellent food and service to our residents.

Required Skills and Qualities

• Teamwork and a positive attitude
• Previous catering experience and food hygiene certification (desirable)
• Knowledge of food safety practices
• Caring, enthusiastic, energetic, flexible, and good communication skills
• Genuine respect and care for older people

Additional Information

Job Reference: 224820

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Internal applicants should use their internal careers account. We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and are committed to inclusion and accessibility.

Building an inclusive environment, we work with the Home Office to prevent illegal working. An enhanced DBS check will be required for successful applicants, paid for by us.