Catering Assistant

Exemplar Health Care; Whitwick; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent supervision

Peer support

Learning opportunities

Career prospects

Wages before payday

Discounts on retail and lifestyle

DBS check

Counselling and support

Blue Light Card eligibility

Job summary

Exemplar Health Care is recruiting a Catering Assistant for Primrose Place in Coalville. This part-time role supports meal preparation, dining service and kitchen cleanliness in a brand-new, state-of-the-art home.

You will work closely with the Cook to provide nourishing meals, ensure a positive dining experience for residents, and help maintain high hygiene standards. Training and induction are provided for new entrants.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation or catering is preferred.
• Commitment to high hygiene and cleanliness standards.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a care home setting.
• Commitment to delivering a positive dining experience for residents.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic food preparation and meal service.
• Keep kitchen and dining areas clean and sanitised.
• Prepare and set dining tables, assist with menu development.
• Support the Cook and communicate with residents about meals.

Job description

Position: Catering Assistant

Making sure you fit the guidelines as an applicant for this role is essential, please read the below carefully.

Care home: Primrose Place

Location: Ashby Road, Coalville, LE67 3LB

Contract type: Part time 20 hours per week

Rate: Up to £12.71 per hour

Are you looking for a catering job with a difference? Join us as our new Catering Assistant at Primrose Place care home in Coalville.

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 and have the opportunity to work in a brand new purpose built kitchen

You’ll work closely with the Cook to prepare and cook food for the people we support, set dining tables and keep the kitchen clean.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a brand new team, in a state of the art home. You’ll have the chance to really make your mark.

About Exemplar Health Care

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

Due to open January 2027, Primrose Place will support adults living with acquired brain injuries, complex mental health needs, dementia and physical disabilities.

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.

About You

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

We Offer Great Rewards And Perks Including

• 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.