Catering Assistant

Hampshire County Council; Winchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhancements on weekends/bank holidays

Training provided

Friendly supportive team

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is seeking a friendly Catering Assistant at Westholme residential care home for older adults in Winchester. You will support residents at mealtimes, assist with food preparation, and help maintain a clean, safe kitchen environment.

No experience needed as full training is provided. You will work as part of a team, use good communication, and show patience and respect for residents' individual needs.

Qualifications

• No experience required; training provided.
• Level 2 in Food Safety or willing to complete within 3 months.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to residents' individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with mealtimes and support residents with eating and drinking.
• Assist with food preparation for special diets.
• Carry out cleaning to maintain kitchen hygiene.
• Ensure adherence to food hygiene, health, and safety regulations.
• Deliver a person-centred catering service and build relationships.

Skills

Team player

Able to use initiative

Resilient

Respect and patience

Education

Level 2 in Food Safety (or equivalent)

Job description

Join our friendly and supportive team, as aCatering Assistant at Westholme residential care home for older adults.

What you'll do:

• Provide assistance during mealtimes: Serve residents their meals and support them with eating and drinking, ensuring they enjoy high-quality, nutritious meals that are tailored to their dietary needs.
• Food preparation: Assist with food preparation, including special diets for individual residents.
• Cleaning: Carry out scheduled cleaning, including surfaces, floors, walls, and equipment, to maintain essential kitchen hygiene and cleanliness.
• Hygiene and safety: Ensure strict adherence to food hygiene, health, and safety regulations.
• Build relationships: Deliver a person-centred catering service, and develop positive connections with residents as you assist them with their meals.

What we're looking for:

No experience necessary – we provide all the training you need to be a great Catering Assistant. What’s more important to us is that you have the right values, skills and motivations to provide high quality support.

• Knowledge: Level 2 in Food Safety (or equivalent), or be willing to complete within 3 months of starting in the role. Understanding of kitchen hygiene.
• Team player: Enjoys working in a team, using strong communication and relationship building skills.
• Able to use initiative: Can problem-solve in a practical way and respond.
• Resilient: Able to work effectively and calmly under pressure, adapting positively to changing situations and demands.
• Respect and patience: Treat residents with dignity and adapt to their individual needs.

Why join us?

• Rewarding Work: Make a real difference in the lives of our residents and know that you can help improve the quality of life of others and make a lasting impact on the lives of those you care for.
• Supportive Environment: Work in a friendly and collaborative team who feel proud of the work they do to support people in our community.
• Professional Growth: We invest in your future. With ongoing development opportunities, you’ll have the chance to enhance your skills and advance your career in the care sector.

This role involves some weekend and bank holidays working, for which enhancements are paid in line with the HCC salary policy.

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying.