Catering Assistant

Sandstone Care Group; Sefton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable care service provider in Sefton is seeking a Catering Assistant to support meal preparations and maintain high standards of hygiene. The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude, good communication skills, and a commitment to supporting older individuals through quality food service. Benefits include free meals, discounts, an Employee Assistance Programme, and career opportunities in a rewarding environment.

Benefits

Free uniform

Free Meals

Discounts on high street

Career opportunities

In-house training

Employee recognition scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen or catering is preferred.
• Must have a positive can-do attitude.
• Commitment to maintaining hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation and serving of meals.
• Maintain cleanliness in kitchen and dining areas.
• Assist with washing up and general kitchen duties.
• Work closely with the Chef to meet dietary needs.
• Create enjoyable mealtime experiences for residents.

Skills

Good communication skills

Teamwork skills

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Interest in supporting older people

Job description

Catering Assistant. Parklands Care Home

• Hourly Rate : £12.21
• Hours : 38 per week
• Shift : 8 : 30 AM – 6 : 30 PM

Are you a dependable and enthusiastic individual with a passion for food and supporting others? Join our team at Parklands Care Home a purpose-built facility offering expert residential dementia nursing and dementia care.

Situated just a short walk from the beautiful Hesketh Park Parklands is thoughtfully designed to promote comfort, wellbeing and independence for our residents.

As a Kitchen Assistant you will :

• Support the preparation and serving of nutritious home-cooked meals
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen and dining areas
• Assist with washing up and general kitchen duties
• Work closely with the Chef and care team to meet residents’ dietary needs
• Help create a positive and enjoyable mealtime experience for residents

What We're Looking For :

• Previous experience in a kitchen or catering role (preferred but not essential)
• A positive can‑do attitude and willingness to learn
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine interest in supporting older people through quality food service
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene

Sandstone employees enjoy a range of benefits :

• Free uniform. Free Meals*. Free DBS.
• Discounts on the high street* - with retailers like Asda Costa and Argos
• Refer‑a‑Friend - and get a £250 bonus
• Stream - access some of your earned money early and get money management tips
• Employee Assistance Programme - helping you look after your health and wellbeing
• Employee recognition scheme - we recognise and reward great work
• Pension scheme - helping you plan for your retirement
• In‑house training - on‑going face‑to‑face training tailored to you
• Career opportunities - The chance to ‘make your mark’ and play a key role
• Overtime is paid for working over full time hours. However overtime enhancement will not feature on your contract of employment and can be withdrawn at any time as managers decision is final. Free meals are given if working over an 8 hour shift and are subject to terms and conditions. Discounts are accessed using our ‘Reward Me’ app. Flexible pay is available via ‘STREAM’.

Sandstone Care Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer :

We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We embrace diversity within each service as we think it is important that the Social Care Workforce represents the people it serves. We welcome applications from people from backgrounds including disabled candidates, Black Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, LGBTQ as well as non‑binary candidates and those with experience of mental health.

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1