Catering Assistant

Nottinghamshire; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading government organization in the UK is seeking a passionate Catering Assistant to support their Day Opportunities team. You will be responsible for providing exceptional catering and cleaning services that contribute to the wellbeing of individuals requiring assistance. Ideal candidates will possess basic hygiene knowledge and a commitment to high standards of customer care.

Qualifications

• Willingness to gain a certificate in basic hygiene.
• Experience in cleaning and catering is desirable.
• Commitment to providing a safe environment.

Responsibilities

• Delivering catering and cleaning services to service users.
• Preparing meals and cleaning catering equipment.
• Serving food in an attractive manner.

Skills

Customer care

Basic hygiene

Cooking

Teamwork

Cleaning

Education

Certificate in basic hygiene

Job description

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Hourly Rate

£12.26 per hour

Type of vacancy

Permanent

Work pattern

Part Time

Hours per week

33

Work Base

Newark Day Opportunities, Newark, NG24 3AL

Working Arrangements

Office Based

Job Description / Person Specification

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Competency Framework

Tier 7a

Number of posts

1

Interview date

July 2025

Closing Date

19 June 2025 23:55

Are you passionate about providing excellent catering services and ensuring a high standard of cleanliness? We are looking for a dedicated Catering Assistant to join our team within the Day Opportunities. This will be based at Newark Community Hub. As a Catering Assistant, you will play a crucial role in delivering top-notch catering and cleaning services to the people that attend.

Are you willing for a new challenge and want to make a difference to people's lives? Join our Day Opportunities team. Day Opportunities provide a valuable resource for adults with many differing support needs, including older people, people living with dementia, adults with learning disability and/or autism, brain injury, mental health support needs and long term complex health conditions.

You will assist in the provision of catering services within the Day Opportunity at Newark. Follow menus and ensure food is of good quality, attractively presented, and served on time in appropriate portion sizes. You will prepare vegetables and simple food items as requested and wash up pans, utensils, crockery, and cutlery.

You will Clean catering equipment, surfaces, and storage areas according to the cleaning schedule and undertake general dining room duties as required.

As the catering assistant you will serve meals and support the preparation of a flexible snack service under the direction of the Caterer. You will notify the 'named person' of equipment defects and ensure repairs are carried out and order stock in the absence of the Caterer.

You Will

• Possess or be willing to gain a certificate in basic hygiene, and any other Day Opportunity training that is mandatory to the role
• Willing to train in hygiene, safety, and cooking to an appropriate level for the job
• Understanding and appreciation of the needs and feelings of people with any disability, and also show commitment to excellent customer care
• Commitment to providing a safe environment for customers and staff, treating all with respect and consideration
• Non-judgemental communication with service users and staff, and openness to constructive criticism
• Cooking skills or a willingness to learn to act up when the Caterer is absent
• Ability to maintain high standards of hygiene
• Flexibility and commitment to a need-led service
• Willingness to undertake further training
• Willingness to wear protective clothing
• You will follow procedures
• Prepared to keep hair and beards tied back and tidy
  
  

You will have related experience in cleaning and catering, using equipment and experience, and experience in working as part of a team, and individually in a similar environment.

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Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Disabled applicants who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview. A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.

Therefore, the County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Government Administration

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