Catering Assistant

SANCTUARY CARE LIMITED; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 5,900 - 6,800; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave pro rata

Pension

Company-funded training

Flexible working options

Free meals

Discounts

Life insurance

Refer a Friend

Job summary

Sanctuary Care Limited is seeking a Catering Assistant for Broadmeadow Court Residential Care Home in Chesterton, Stoke-on-Trent. The role focuses on preparing and serving nutritious meals with a caring approach and strong teamwork.

There is an emphasis on food hygiene, safety, and high presentation standards, with 9 hours per week and a pay rate of £12.71 per hour. Training and development opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• A caring, enthusiastic approach to care for older people.
• Ability to work well in a team and support colleagues.
• Understanding of safe food handling and cleaning practices.
• Experience in catering or willingness to work towards a food hygiene certificate.

Responsibilities

• Support the catering team with basic food preparation and meal service.
• Present and serve meals to a high standard for residents.
• Follow food hygiene and safety standards at all times.
• Keep kitchen and dining areas clean, safe and welcoming.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support residents' daily experience.

Skills

Caring

Teamwork

Food safety

Communication

Flexibility

Education

Food hygiene certificate

Job description

Requirements

• We can only accept applications from individuals with the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this vacancy.
• All roles require safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including criminal records and overseas police checks if needed; for more information, please get in touch.
• Internal candidates should apply via their internal careers account.
• We may close this advert early, so please apply as soon as possible.
• We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for. Sanctuary Care Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.

9 hours per week - no late nights, no split shifts

Cook up your career in care with a better work-life balance. We're excited to welcome a Catering Assistant to support the preparation and serving of nutritious, well-presented meals at Broadmeadow Court Residential Care Home in Chesterton, Stoke-On-Trent - Broadmeadow Court, ST5 7JG, without the long hours or split shifts often found in hospitality.

Your role

• A caring, enthusiastic approach with a genuine interest in older people
• Good teamwork skills and a willingness to support colleagues
• An understanding of safe food handling and cleaning practices
• Previous catering experience and a food hygiene certificate, or willingness to work towards one
• Clear communication skills and a flexible approach
  £12.71 per hour
• Support the catering team with basic food preparation and meal service
• Present and serve meals to a high standard for residents
• Follow food hygiene and safety standards at all times
• Keep kitchen and dining areas clean, safe and welcoming
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support residents' daily experience,

Your rewards

You deserve more than the basics. That's why, alongside 28 days' annual leave pro rata (including bank holidays), occupational sick pay linked to length of service, and a contributory pension, we offer a comprehensive package designed to support your wellbeing, recognise your contribution, and help you build a rewarding career with Sanctuary:

• CQC inspection bonus
• Health and wellbeing support - including Aviva Digicare+ with virtual GP appointments, plus an Employee Assistance Programme offering medical, financial, and legal advice, as well as short-term counselling
• Company-paid life insurance
• Parental leave arrangements and annual leave purchase scheme
• Company-funded training and ongoing career development opportunities, including our Team Leader Development Programme
• Flexible working options and an inclusive culture where everyone belongs, supported by our staff networks including PRISM, Disability, Race Equality and Parent networks
• Free meals dependant on shift duration
• Exclusive retail discounts, Cycle to Work, and salary sacrifice arrangements
• Free uniform
• Refer a Friend scheme, rewarding you for helping great people join Sanctuary