Catering Assistant -25.5 hours

Prime Life; Accrington; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded DBS check

Holiday Pay scheme

Refer a Friend £250

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Prime Life in Accrington is seeking a caring Catering Assistant to join Springhill House. You will prepare meals and drinks for residents, assist with service and maintain high hygiene standards in a 116-resident home.

The role offers a 25.5-hour week rota with regular shifts. Full DBS check funded, holiday pay, and a Refer a Friend scheme up to £250 accompany the position.

Qualifications

• Previous catering or kitchen experience is desirable.
• Food Hygiene and/or Catering qualification preferred but not essential.
• Full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Preparing meals, snacks and beverages in line with residents' dietary requirements
• Carrying out quality checks on food preparation and storage
• Assisting with food service to provide a dignified dining experience
• Maintaining stock records in line with company policy and food safety regulations
• Ordering stock and keeping accurate records
• Maintaining a clean, hygienic kitchen and supporting with deep cleaning duties

Skills

Caring nature

Team player

Food safety knowledge

Education

Food Hygiene/Catering qualification

Job description

Make a difference every day and give back to your community!

We are looking for a caring and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our team at Springhill House in Accrington.

Springhill House has been specially designed to meet the needs of 116 residents living with a range of physical, age-related and mental health conditions. Our team is committed to providing high-quality, person-centred care, and we are looking for someone who shares our passion for making a positive difference every day.

Benefits of becoming our Catering Assistant

This role offers a great work-life balance with a regular rota of 25.5 hours per week,three weekday shifts

In return for your commitment to our residents, we offer:

• Hourly rates of pay from £12.96 rising to £13.32per hour, depending on qualifications
• Opportunities to learn and progress with the support of our dedicated Quality Matters team
• Fully funded DBS check
• Comprehensive Holiday Pay scheme that rewards your commitment
• Fantastic Refer a Friend scheme, offering up to £250 per successful referral
• Access to the Blue Light Card, providing discounts and offers across the UK

Responsibilities of our Catering Assistant

• Preparing meals, snacks and beverages in line with residents' dietary requirements
• Carrying out quality checks on food preparation and storage
• Assisting with food service to provide a dignified dining experience
• Maintaining stock records in line with company policy and food safety regulations
• Ordering stock and keeping accurate records
• Maintaining a clean, hygienic kitchen and supporting with deep cleaning duties

What we're looking for

To be successful in this role, you'll have a genuine caring nature and a desire to make a real difference to our residents' lives.

Previous catering or kitchen experience is desirable, along with a Food Hygiene and/or Catering qualification, although this is not essential as full training will be provided.