Catering Assistant

Exemplar Health Care; Waingroves; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent supervision

Wages before payday

Discounts (retail & lifestyle)

Free DBS check

24/7 counselling

Blue Light Card eligibility

Job summary

Exemplar Health Care is seeking a Catering Assistant for Yarningdale care home in Ripley. You will support the Chef, help prepare meals for residents with various dietary needs, set tables and keep the kitchen clean.

No prior care sector experience is required; we provide induction and ongoing training. The role offers a part-time 20-hour week schedule with a supportive team and opportunities to develop in a compassionate, values-driven environment.

Qualifications

• No prior care sector experience is required.
• Induction, buddy support and ongoing training provided.
• Experience with food handling and hygiene is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef with food preparation.
• Set dining tables and keep the kitchen clean.
• Maintain hygiene of all tableware and surfaces.
• Interact with residents to understand preferences and feedback.
• Support the catering team to deliver meals safely.

Skills

Food preparation

Kitchen hygiene

Team player

Communication skills

Job description

Position:Catering Assistant
Care home:Yarningdale
Location:Hollywell Avenue, Codnor, Ripley, DE5 9SG
Contract type: Part time, 20 hours per week
Rate: £12.71
Care home CQC rating:Rated ‘Good’ by CQC

Are you looking for a catering job with a difference? Join us as our new Catering Assistant at Yarningdalecare home in Ripley.

In this role, you’ll help the Chef to prepare and cook food for the people we support, set dining tables and keep the kitchen clean.

Meal times are an important part of our daily routine, even more so for those living in care homes.In this role, you’ll ensure everyone has a positive dining experience.

This is an exciting opportunity to use your catering skills to make a real difference every day.

About Exemplar Health Care

Yarningdale is part of Exemplar Health Care, one of the country’s leading nursing care providers.

We support adults living with dementia, complex mental health needs and neuro-disabilities including brain injuries and Huntington’s disease.

As well as stable and secure employment opportunities, we offer great benefits and perks, and plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and progress

About the role

Our Catering Assistants make delicious and nourishing meals for people with a range of dietary requirements.

No two days will ever be the same, but your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• assisting with basic food preparation
• keeping the kitchen clean and tidy including washing up, cleaning freezers and mopping floors
• cleaning and sanitising all tableware
• understanding people’s needs, likes and choices to help the Chef develop suitable menus
• interacting with the people we support to get feedback on meals
• complying with food hygiene standards
• being a great team player, working as part of the wider Catering Team.

If you haven’t worked in the care sector before, we’ll help you feel right at home from the start with our induction, buddy, and ongoing training programmes.

We value relevant experience and qualifications, but they aren’t essential for this role.

Above all, you’re someone who identifies with our values of fun, integrity, responsiveness, success and teamwork.

You'll also:

• have a keen interest in food and drink preparation
• have an understanding of food hygiene
• have high standards of personal hygiene
• be an excellent team player
• be adaptable and flexible
• have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

What we offer

• excellent supervision, peer support, learning opportunities and career prospects
• access to wages before payday
• retail and lifestyle reward discounts
• free DBS check
• 24/7 counselling and support
• Blue Light Card eligibility.

Please note, applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We’re unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

About Exemplar Health Care

Exemplar Health Care began as a healthcare consultancy and training firm. But we soon saw a gap in the sector: a lack of care homes for younger adults living with complex needs.

That insight shaped the mission we still live by today - to transform complex care and provide fulfilling opportunities for the people who need it most.

We’re now proud to have more than 60 care homes across England, providing nursing care for adults living with dementia, neuro-disabilities, mental health conditions, and physical disabilities.

Whoever you are, and whatever experience you bring, there are lots of ways you can help us make every day better for the people we support.

What’s happening at Exemplar Health Care

The people we support have unique needs and stories, but one thing stays the same across all our homes - we empower individuals to achieve personal goals in a safe and supportive environment.

Every new colleague attends an induction to learn about our company and complete mandatory and role-specific training, equipping you with the skills and knowledge to deliver exceptional care.

Whether your goals are in care, nursing, management, quality or support, we provide the confidence, skills and knowledge to help you excel in your role and advance your career, if you wish.

Happy, healthy colleagues mean better care for those we support. We offer a range of initiatives to ensure our colleagues thrive in safe and supportive environments.

From paid RCNi Learning access and NMC PIN payments for nurses to lifestyle and retail discounts for everyone, our rewards ensure your career is as fulfilling as it is rewarding.

From care homes to central support services, everyone plays a vital role. Read about the various jobs available and what it’s like to work with us.