Catering Assistant at Ledbury Nursing

Shaw Healthcare; Ledbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Ledbury seeks a compassionate individual to assist in food preparation and ensure a clean environment for residents. The role involves working with a catering team to create delicious meals and maintaining health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will receive full training and benefit from a supportive work environment with flexible hours.

Benefits

Paid annual leave - 28 days

Enhanced sick pay and bonuses

Free uniform and meals during shifts

Discounts with high street partners

Qualifications

• Friendly and compassionate person wanting to support residents.
• Ability to assist in food preparation and maintain a clean environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist chef with food preparation and ensure meals are ready for residents.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and equipment.
• Meet the nutritional needs of residents.

Skills

Food preparation

Hygiene maintenance

Team collaboration

Compassionate care

Job description

Overview

is fully committed to making a difference to the lives of those who we provide care for. Our aim is to deliver the highest standard of care to our service users and to provide the same standard of care that we would expect our own family members to receive. Ledbury Nursing has an excellent reputation as highly valued provider of care. The needs of our service users are at the centre of all we do every single day. Shaw healthcare are delighted to announce that we are a Real Living Wage Employer and the UK's largest employee owned healthcare company.

Responsibilities

• Assist the chef with food preparation and work with the catering team to ensure delicious home‑cooked meals are prepared for residents.
• Independently prepare hot meals and sandwiches for residents.
• Load and unload the dishwasher; wash up equipment unsuitable for dishwashers.
• Clean kitchen and equipment; collect and distribute crockery from/to the care floors.
• Clear tea trolleys where applicable; empty kitchen rubbish and keep areas clear of refuse.
• Maintain a clean and hygienic environment.
• Carry out reasonable tasks as directed by the Senior Chef/Chef.
• Ensure that the nutritional needs of residents are met and ensure compliance with the Health & Safety Policy and Regulations.

Requirements and Opportunities

• We will provide you with full training, including a leadership programme to support development and progression within Shaw.
• A supportive environment with flexible working as far as possible to support work/life balance.
• Friendly, compassionate and caring person who is looking for a career where you feel valued and rewarded for your work.

Benefits

• 32.60 per hour? Salary: £12.60 per hour (note: keep original stated rate; if this is a typo, please adjust accordingly)
• Paid annual leave 28 days per year (based on hours) inclusive of bank holidays
• Death in service payment
• Company sick pay; enhanced pay rates for bank holidays
• Free uniform; homemade meals while on shift
• Pension scheme; 76% employee ownership and bonus schemes
• Refer a Friend bonus (up to £1000 per referral); online benefits and cashback rewards
• Discounts at 1600+ high street partners; colleague discounts and wellbeing support including Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual salary and working hours details: 30 hours per week; shift times to be discussed; alternative weekends required

How to apply

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