Catering Assistant

Leonard Cheshire; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Swadlincote seeks a passionate Catering Assistant to support meal delivery in its care home. Responsibilities include assisting the cook, maintaining hygiene standards, and supporting residents during mealtimes. Experience in food preparation and a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate are required. The role offers flexibility with varied shifts and employee benefits including competitive pay and training programs.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Employee rewards program

Generous annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Free DBS check

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and knowledge of hygiene procedures.
• Willingness to obtain a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Ability to work flexible hours as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of food and beverages.
• Support customers during mealtimes.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness.

Skills

Food preparation experience

Understanding of food hygiene

Flexibility

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Occasional hours available. 6 or 11.5 hour shifts available from 08:00 - 14:00 or 13:30 - 19:30.

• A night enhancement of £1.50 per hour will apply from 8pm to 7am Monday - Sunday (this does not apply to sleep-ins). A weekend day enhancement of £2.00 per hour will be paid from 7am to 8pm, Saturday and Sunday.

Newlands House, rated "Good" by CQC, is a home for 37 people with physical disabilities. We are based on Main Street, Netherseal, Swadlincote DE12 8DA. Please check the location before applying.

Are you passionate about providing interesting, varied, and well-presented meals?

If so, we would love to hear from you!

About the role

We have a vacancy for a Catering Assistant to join our team. Supporting the Cook within our busy care home, you will assist in the delivery of food and beverages, providing menus that are healthy, nutritionally balanced, and meet any specific dietary requirements. You will support our customers at mealtimes, ensuring that high standards of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times.

We also enjoy celebrating, so helping us during various events throughout the year is a great part of this role! Please see the job description (link below) for more details.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Food preparation experience and an understanding of safe and correct food hygiene/handling procedures.
• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate or be willing to work towards it.
• Flexibility to work according to the rostered hours.

Your benefits and rewards

Along with competitive pay, we offer a range of employee rewards such as the option to withdraw up to 40% of your pay before payday, a free Blue Light card with discounts, free DBS check, generous annual leave, contributory pension scheme, and excellent training programs relevant to your role.

We are among the highest-rated providers of care and supported living services in the UK, with 87% of our services rated 'good' or 'outstanding' by regulators.

We are currently consulting on a proposed change to enhancement rates. If accepted, from 1 December 2025, new enhancement rates of £1.00 per hour will apply to night and weekend work (8pm Friday to 7am Monday), excluding sleep-ins. If you have questions, please contact or call 0783 410 7791.

Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all community sections, especially those with disabilities, and supports reasonable adjustments. A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG in Scotland) is required. References will be obtained for all roles. Applications may be short-listed as received, and the vacancy may close once suitable candidates are found.

No agencies please.