Catering Assistant

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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:

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

Required skills:

1. Ability to organise time and prioritise activities.
2. Ability to work effectively under pressure.
3. Flexibility and ability to work as part of a team and independently.

Please note: All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK. Anchor does not currently provide Tier 2 sponsorship.

About Elizabeth Court, Caterham:

Home to well-trained and helpful staff, with rooms for up to 59 residents. We pride ourselves on providing 24-hour care, specialised services for the elderly, beautiful grounds, quality catering, and engaging activities.

• Good public transport links to Croydon, Caterham, Coulsdon, and Godstone via the 466 bus route and Caterham Hoppa.
• Excellent activity programme, customer engagement, and a dedicated minibus for outings.
• Rated 'Good' by CQC.

Why work at Anchor?

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.

Being a not-for-profit means every penny we make or save is invested back into our residents, facilities, and staff, leading to better care, wages, training, and amenities.

A rewarding environment:

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 pension transfer services
• 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