Catering Assistant

Quantum Care; Welwyn Garden City; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend & Bank Holiday pay

In-house training

Pension scheme

Free DBS check

Uniform provided

Employee assistance programme

Discounts

Job summary

Quantum Care in Welwyn Garden City is seeking a Catering Assistant to join Anson Court. You will assist with preparation and serving nutritious meals and help create a welcoming dining experience for residents.

This role offers flexible/bank hours, 0-10 hours per week, with weekday and weekend shifts. Pay is £12.71 per hour on weekdays and £13.21 per hour on weekends, with full training provided in a warm, supportive home focused on dignity and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and service preferred, with training provided.
• Familiarity with hygiene standards.
• Reliable with good customer service.
• Ability to follow Chefs' instructions.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and serving of meals
• Assisting residents with dining needs
• Follow high standards of food hygiene and health & safety
• Support kitchen team with cleaning and washing duties
• Stock and storage support
• Follow any other tasks from the Chefs

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Customer service

Food hygiene

Reliability

Follow chefs' instructions

Job description

Catering Assistant

Contract: Flexible/Bank

Hour: 0-10 per week

Pay: £12.71 per hour weekdays & £13.21 per hour weekends

Shift Times: 9am to 5pm – Weekday and alternative Weekends

Location: Anson Court, Shackleton Way, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2FF

Quantum Care is a no‑for‑profit organisation supporting over 2,000 older people across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Essex. Our mission is simple: to help our residents live well, with dignity, comfort and joy. To do that, we need people who care as much as we do and Make Every Day Matter.

We are seeking a Catering Assistant to join our welcoming Care Home Anson Court based in Welwyn Garden City. Anson Court is a 75 bed residential care home which is welcoming, values driven based team where collaboration, compassion, respect and person‑centred care is at the heart of everything they do.

As a Catering Assistant you will support the preparation and serving of nutritious meals, and help create a welcoming dining experience that promotes residents health, wellbeing and dignity.

What You’ll Bring

• A team‑focused attitude and good communication skills
• Experience in food preparation and service preferred, however full training is provided
• Familiarity with hygiene standards
• Reliability and good Customer Service skills
• A positive, caring and compassionate attitude
• Ability to follow Chefs

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Preparation and serving of meals
• Assisting residents with dining needs where required
• Follow high standards of food hygiene and health & safety
• Support the kitchen team with cleaning and washing duties
• Supporting with stock and storage
• Follow any other task requirements from the Chefs

Why Join Quantum Care?

We value our teams and invest in their wellbeing, growth and success. In return for your dedication, you’ll receive:

• Competitive salary with enhanced pay on weekends and Bank Holidays
• Clear career development pathways and recognition of milestones
• First‑class in‑house training from day one
• Free Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7 support
• Company pension scheme (after 1 year of service)
• Free DBS check and uniform
• Access to retail discounts and exclusive offers
• A supportive, values‑driven workplace where your contribution truly matters

Terms and Conditions apply to all benefits

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well‑established organisation offering rewarding work, a strong sense of purpose and real opportunities for progression. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds who have the right to work in the UK. Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship at this time.

An Overseas Police Check/ Certificate of Good Conduct may be required if you have lived or worked outside the UK for 12 Months or more, spent a significant period overseas, or worked abroad in a position of trust. This will be in addition to a mandatory Enhanced DBS check.

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