Catering Assistant at New Elmcroft

Shaw Healthcare; Shoreham-by-Sea; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Catering Assistant to join their team at a care home in Shoreham-by-Sea. Responsibilities include assisting with food preparations and ensuring a clean kitchen environment. This role emphasizes a collaborative approach with the chef and other team members to meet the nutritional needs of the residents. The ideal candidate should have experience in a kitchen environment and a passion for food service.

Benefits

Paid annual leave (28 days)

Company Sick Pay

Free Uniform

Death in service payment

Discounted meals while on shift

Access to GP online consultation

Employee Assistance Programme for support

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to work under the direction of senior chefs.
• Experience in kitchen environment preferred.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist chef with food preparation.
• Independently prepare hot meals/sandwiches for residents.
• Clean kitchen and kitchen equipment.

Skills

Food preparation assistance

Hygiene maintenance

Cooking hot meals

Job description

• We are dedicated to ensuring our employees have a wide range of development options including NVQ qualifications and our Leadership Programme, as well as in-house training on a diverse range of topics
• We take pride in acknowledging the hard work and dedication of our employees. We love holding celebrations such as our annual Star Awards event, long‑service awards, Employee of the Month and Service of the Month.
• We are committed to ensuring that all employees have a say in shaping our workplace by appointing dedicated employee representatives and conducting annual employee surveys. You will work under the direction of the Cook to work together as a Catering Team to ensure that delicious home‑cooked meals are prepared and services to the Residents. This will include, but not limited to:
  • Assist chef with food preparation
  • Independently prepare hot meals/sandwiches for residents
  • Load and unload dishwasher, wash up equipment unsuitable for dishwasher
  • 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 requests, as instructed by the Senior Chef/Chef
  • Ensure that the nutritional needs of residents are met
  • Ensure compliance with the Health & Safety Policy and Regulations

• Shaw Healthcare is looking for a Catering Assistant who is ready to make a positive impact at New Elmcroft, a bright, spacious 60‑en‑suite bedded care home which opened in 2008 and is located in a quiet residential setting in Shoreham‑by‑Sea, close to Brighton and Worthing.

• Why Work at Shaw Healthcare? Shaw Healthcare was founded in 1986 and has evolved to become the largest Employee‑Owned Healthcare company in the UK. We are now made up of 64 registered services, including 55 care homes, and 118 extra‑care flats.
• We operate using employee‑ownership principles and are the Employee‑Owned Business of the Year 2024. Excellent Career Opportunities
• Care Qualifications
• 76% Employee Owned – our employees have received over £1,850 each in tax‑free bonuses to date!
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme (earn up to £1,000 for each referral by you)
• Paid annual leave 28 days per year (based on hours) inclusive of bank holidays
• Company Sick Pay
• Enhanced pay rates for bank holidays
• Free Uniform
• Death in service payment subject to criteria
• GP online – providing around the clock GP consultation via an interactive app
• Discounted homemade meals while on shift
• Pension scheme
• Colleague discounts – access to over 1,600 high‑street discounts including carefully selected discount partners.
• Holiday discounts
• Outstanding recognition schemes such as Shaw Star Awards and Long Service Awards
• Online benefits and cashback rewards
• Our support to your wellbeing includes free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme. This gives colleagues and their family access to 24/7/365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental and financial issues