Catering Assistant

SANCTUARY CARE LIMITED; Woolwich; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CQC bonus

Health support

Life insurance

Parental leave

Training & development

Flexible working

Free meals

Retail discounts

Cycle to Work

Salary sacrifice

Job summary

Sanctuary Care Limited is seeking a Catering Assistant at Ashgreen House, London, to support the preparation and serving of nutritious meals for residents. This role emphasises a balanced work-life, with 22 hours per week, no late nights, and a supportive team in a calm kitchen environment.

You will follow hygiene standards, work collaboratively with staff, and bring a caring, enthusiastic approach to helping residents enjoy their meals.

Qualifications

• Basic food preparation and meal service experience.
• Good teamwork and flexible approach.
• Clear communication with residents and colleagues.
• Understanding of safe food handling and cleaning practices.

Responsibilities

• Support the catering team with basic food preparation and meal service.
• Present and serve meals to a high standard for residents.
• Follow food hygiene and safety standards at all times.
• Keep kitchen and dining areas clean, safe and welcoming.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support residents' daily experience.
• A caring, enthusiastic approach with a genuine interest in older people.
• Good teamwork skills and a willingness to support colleagues.
• An understanding of safe food handling and cleaning practices.

Skills

Basic food preparation

Meal service

Teamwork

Communication

Flexible approach

Caring for older people

Education

Food hygiene certificate

Job description

We're excited to welcome a Catering Assistant to support the preparation and serving of nutritious, well-presented meals at Ashgreen House in London without the long hours or split shifts often found in hospitality. Working as part of a friendly kitchen team, you'll help create a positive dining experience for residents within a calm, well-organised environment. We're proudly Investors in People Gold accredited and not-for-profit, which means every penny we make goes straight back into our people and our homes. Whether you've already found your calling or you're still discovering it, we'll support you every step of the way. From your first day to your dream role, we'll help you get there. When you join Sanctuary Care, you're joining an award-winning team where colleagues and residents truly matter. We're proud winners of the 2025 Nursing Times Award for Care of Older People and the 2025 Care Home Awards Best for Training and Development, and Outstanding Larger Care Home Group. Your role

• Support the catering team with basic food preparation and meal service
• Present and serve meals to a high standard for residents
• Follow food hygiene and safety standards at all times
• Keep kitchen and dining areas clean, safe and welcoming
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support residents' daily experience
• A caring, enthusiastic approach with a genuine interest in older people
• Good teamwork skills and a willingness to support colleagues
• An understanding of safe food handling and cleaning practices
• Previous catering experience and a food hygiene certificate, or willingness to work towards one
• Clear communication skills and a flexible approach
• £13.22 per hour

22 Hours - no late nights, no split shifts. Cook up your career in care with a better work-life balance, You deserve more than the basics. That's why, alongside 28 days' annual leave pro rata (including bank holidays), occupational sick pay linked to length of service, and a contributory pension, we've created a package to help you thrive:

• CQC inspection bonus
• Health and wellbeing support - including Aviva Digicare+ with virtual GP appointments, plus an Employee Assistance Programme offering medical, financial, and legal advice, as well as short-term counselling
• Company-paid life insurance
• Parental leave arrangements and annual leave purchase scheme
• Company-funded training and ongoing career development opportunities, including our Team Leader Development Programme
• Flexible working options and an inclusive culture where everyone belongs, supported by our staff networks including PRISM, Disability, Race Equality and Parent networks
• Free meals dependant on shift duration
• Exclusive retail discounts, Cycle to Work, and salary sacrifice arrangements