Catering Assistant (Bank)

Anchor Hanover Group; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Heather Vale Chesterfield is recruiting a Catering Assistant to join our kitchen team and help prepare nutritious meals for residents. You will work in a supportive environment that values attention to detail, teamwork, and care for others, contributing to high standards of service daily.

Applicants should have Level 2 Food Safety (or be willing to obtain it), understand Health & Safety and COSHH, and bring prior catering experience. Experience with older people is a plus but not necessary.

Qualifications

• 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 is ideal but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation and service of nutritious, well-presented meals.
• Ensuring 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.

Skills

Food safety awareness

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication

Education

Level 2 Food Safety Certificate

Job description

Looking for a role where you can make a real difference while being part of a supportive, friendly team? At Heather Vale Chesterfield, 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.

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