Catering Assistant (Bank)

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in elderly care is seeking a dedicated catering professional to join their team. This role involves delivering high-quality catering services while adhering to strict health and safety standards. Candidates should possess a Level 2 food safety certificate and have experience in catering, particularly with older individuals. The organization prides itself on its supportive work environment, offering a range of benefits aimed at enhancing employee wellbeing and career development. Join a team that values quality care and provides a rewarding experience for both staff and residents alike.

Benefits

Gym, fitness and wellbeing discounts

Mental health support

Flexible working options

Pension plan with matching contributions

Discounts on shopping and technology

Ongoing personal and professional development

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous catering experience with knowledge of basic food safety.
• Understanding of health & safety procedures including COSHH.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality catering service in compliance with health and safety requirements.
• Minimize wastage and use kitchen equipment correctly.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 Food Safety Certificate

Job description

Reporting into the Chef Manager, responsibilities will include:

• Delivering a quality catering service in line with health, safety and hygiene requirements.
• Compliance with food safety hygiene and health & safety procedures.
• Minimising wastage when preparing meals and using equipment correctly.
• Escalating concerns and issues.

Required knowledge & experience:

• Level 2 food safety certificate.
• Health & safety procedures including control of substances harmful to health (COSHH).
• Previous catering experience with knowledge of basic food safety and safe use of knives & kitchen equipment.
• Experience of working with older people.

Required skills:

• Ability to organize time and prioritise activities.
• Able to work in a pressured environment.
• Flexible and able to work as part of a team and individually.

Please note all applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK.

Warren Farm Lodge in Kingstanding is home to well-trained and helpful staff with rooms for up to 30 residents. At Anchor, we pride ourselves in providing 24-hour care and specialised services for elderly people.

Anchor – a great place to work

Anchor is England’s largest not-for-profit provider 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.

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.

Anchor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aim to celebrate diversity and inclusion in all that we do.

We are proud to have an LGBT+ group for our residents, and also Disability, LGBT+ and race and ethnicity colleague networks.

We are a Gold Standard Inclusive Employer, a Stonewall Diversity Champion, Menopause Friendly and a signatory to the Care Leaver Covenant, HouseProud Pledge and Age Friendly Employer Pledge schemes.