Catering Assistant

Anchor; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of care and housing for older people in Barnsley is seeking a Catering Assistant to join their supportive team. In this role, you will assist with the preparation and service of nutritious meals, ensuring the highest health and hygiene standards. Candidates should possess strong organisational skills and ideally have a Level 2 Food Safety Certificate or willingness to obtain one. This position offers a chance to make a real difference while contributing to a positive work environment.

Benefits

Gym, fitness and wellbeing discounts

Mental health support

Flexible working options

Pension plan

Discounts on shopping, holidays, technology

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and gain a Level 2 Food Safety Certificate.
• Previous experience in a catering or kitchen environment.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety and COSHH procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and service of nutritious meals.
• Ensure compliance with health and hygiene standards.
• Minimise waste and safely use kitchen equipment.
• Support the catering team and communicate issues promptly.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

Level 2 Food Safety Certificate (or willingness to obtain)

Job description

We are unable to offer sponsorship on this role

Looking for a role where you can make a real difference while being part of a supportive, friendly team?

At Oakwood Grange we’re proud to deliver high-quality meals that make our residents’ days brighter — and we’re looking for a Catering Assistant who shares our passion for great food and great people.

This is more than just a job in the kitchen. It’s a chance to work in a positive environment where your attention to detail, teamwork, and care for others really matter.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Assisting with the preparation and service of nutritious, well-presented meals.
• Ensuring all health, safety, and hygiene standards are followed to the highest level.
• Helping minimise waste and using kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Supporting the catering team and communicating any issues promptly.

What You’ll Bring

• Level 2 Food Safety Certificate (or willingness to obtain one).
• Knowledge of Health & Safety and COSHH procedures.
• Previous experience in a catering or kitchen environment.
• Experience working with older people (ideal, but not essential).

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise when things get busy.
• Calm, professional, and able to work well under pressure.
• A true team player who’s also confident working independently.
• Reliable, adaptable, and committed to delivering high standards every day.

We believe in creating an environment where you can grow, feel valued, and take pride in what you do.

If that sounds like your kind of workplace, we’d love to hear from you. Click apply today

Please note: Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK.

Anchor – a great place to work

Anchor is England’s largest not-for-profit providers of care and housing for older people. Our heartfelt ambition is to transform housing and care so everyone can have a home where they love living in later life.

We’re not-for-profit which means every penny we make or save is invested in the people who live with us, the places they live and the people who work here. That means a better standard of care and customer service, better wages, more investment in training and development and improved facilities.

A rewarding environment

From health and happiness to finance and your career, we’ll give you all the support you need.

Health & happiness

• Gym, fitness and wellbeing discounts
• Mental health support
• Flexible working options

Finance

• Pension plan – contribute between 4% and 8% and we’ll match it or better
• Quick and easy pension transfer service
• Savings and financial advice, loans, free life assurance
• Discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, technology and more
• Ongoing personal and professional development programme
• Leadership Pathways online learning resources
• Career progression and promotion opportunities

To see our full range of benefits, check out our dedicated

Anchor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aim to celebrate diversity and inclusion in all that we do, as we know that the more diverse our colleagues are, the better care and support we can give to our residents and each other.

We are proud to have an LGBT+ group for our residents, and also Disability, LGBT+ and race and ethnicity colleague networks. These work to celebrate diversity, address concerns, review policy and practice and empower their members. We also have an Inclusive Ambassador network to allow all colleagues to be part of promoting diversity and to be an ally to others.

We are a member of Inclusive Employers, a Stonewall Diversity Champion and a signatory to the Care Leaver Covenant and HouseProud Pledge schemes.