Catering Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Sefton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to providing quality care and catering services for older individuals. This role involves delivering an exceptional catering experience while adhering to health and safety standards. You will be part of a supportive team that values your contributions and offers opportunities for personal and professional growth. With a focus on health and happiness, the company provides various benefits, including fitness discounts and mental health support. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Gym and fitness discounts

Mental health support

Flexible working options

Pension plan

Discounts on shopping and technology

Ongoing personal and professional development

Leadership pathways

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with older people in a catering environment.
• Knowledge of health & safety procedures and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality catering service while ensuring health and safety compliance.
• Minimize wastage and escalate concerns appropriately.

Skills

Time management

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Level 2 food safety certificate

Job description

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Reporting into the Chef Manager, responsibilities will include:

1. Delivering a quality catering service in line with health, safety and hygiene requirements.
2. Ensuring compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety procedures.
3. Minimising wastage when preparing meals and using equipment correctly.
4. Escalating concerns and issues appropriately.

Required knowledge & experience:

• Level 2 food safety certificate.
• Knowledge of health & safety procedures, including control of substances harmful to health (COSHH).
• Previous catering experience with knowledge of basic food safety and safe use of knives & kitchen equipment.
• Experience working with older people.

Required skills:

• Ability to organize time and prioritise activities effectively.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Flexible and able to work both as part of a team and independently.

Please note all applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK.

Thomas Henshaw Court in Southport is home to well-trained and helpful staff, with rooms for up to 43 residents. At Anchor, we pride ourselves on providing 24-hour care and specialised services for elderly people, along with beautiful grounds, quality catering, and engaging activities.

• Rated 'Good' in all areas by CQC.
• Free on-site parking available.

Anchor – a great place to work

Anchor is England’s largest not-for-profit provider of care and housing for older people. Our goal is to transform housing and care so everyone can enjoy a home where they love living in later life.

As a not-for-profit, every penny we make or save is invested back into our residents, facilities, and staff, ensuring better care, wages, training, and development.

A rewarding environment

We support your health, happiness, and career development.

Health & happiness

• Gym, fitness, and wellbeing discounts.
• Mental health support.
• Flexible working options.

Finance

• Pension plan – contribute between 4% and 8%, with matching contributions.
• Quick and easy pension transfer service.
• Savings, financial advice, loans, and free life assurance.
• Discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, and technology.
• Ongoing personal and professional development programs.
• Leadership pathways and online learning resources.
• Opportunities for career progression and promotion.

To view our full range of benefits, visit our dedicated page.

Anchor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and inclusion. We have networks and initiatives supporting LGBT+, disability, and racial and ethnic diversity, promoting an inclusive environment.