Catering Assistant

Brendoncare; Winchester; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals provided on duty

Free parking

Free DBS check

Employee Assistance Programme 24/7

Blue Light Card

EarlyPay

Job summary

Brendoncare is seeking a Catering Assistant in Otterbourne to support the Chef Manager and second chef in preparing nutritionally balanced meals for residents. You will work around 30 hours per week with a base rate of £12.85 per hour and a 10% uplift on weekend shifts, with no late finishes (7 PM latest).

Experience in caring for older adults is valued, along with a focus on hygiene, food safety and efficient kitchen operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in care home catering preferred.
• Ability to prepare meals for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks.
• Safe and hygienic food preparation with attention to dietary needs of older adults.

Responsibilities

• Meal prep
• Assisting with the preparation of meals for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks
• Stock rotation
• Maintaining kitchen cleanliness
• Ensure COSHH standards are exceeded
• HACCP record completion

Job description

• Catering Assistants
• Location: Otterbourne
• 30 hours per week
• £12.85 per hour
• An additional 10% paid for weekend shifts as a premium uplift
• Alternate weekends off
• Cooking with fresh ingredients
• Paid breaks and free meal provided
• No later finishes (7PM LATEST!)
• Free parking
• Uniform provided

By working alongside the Chef Manager and second chef you will assist in producing a varied, nutritionally balanced, tasty and an appetising menu to satisfy all dietary needs and preferences of the residents prepared in a safe, hygienic and an efficient catering area.

The role includes:

• Meal prep
• Assisting with the preparation ofmeals for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks
• Stock rotation
• Maintaining kitchen cleanliness
• Ensure COSHH standards are exceeded
• HACCP record completion

A full role profile is available on request.

Priority will be given to applicants with experience of working in a Care Home setting or experience of catering for older/vulnerable adults with an understanding of their dietary and nutritional needs

In Return, we can offer you:

• Meals provided while on duty in our care homes
• Free initial DBS check
• Free parking (subject to availability)
• An Employee Assistance Programme offering 24 hour support for staff and their immediate family members
• Blue Light Card
• EarlyPay

Who are Brendoncare?

Brendoncare is a charity which provides a range of connected services for people in later life including care homes, extra care housing, community support services and clubs across the South of England.

We are people-driven, focusing on empowerment, inclusivity and understanding. We aim to ensure that whoever comes into the Brendoncare environment - whether as a member, resident, volunteer or colleague – they are able to live their life to the fullest potential.

Our values reflect who we are – together we are kind,dedicated, forward thinking and empowering. We need people who really want to make a difference to the lives of people in later life to join us.

In return, we will support you to grow and flourish as you are welcomed to the Brendoncare team.

Safeguarding is a core priority for us. All successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as part of our commitment to ensuring a safe and secure environment for everyone.

Please note:

We are running a dynamic recruitment process and may begin interviewing suitable candidates before the closing date. We encourage early applications to ensure consideration.

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