Catering Assistant (Bank)

Anchor; Newquay; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Newquay is seeking a dedicated catering team member to deliver quality services, ensure food safety compliance, and support the needs of elderly residents. Candidates should possess a Level 2 food safety certificate and have previous catering experience. Join a rewarding environment with strong community ties and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Gym and fitness discounts

Flexible working options

Pension plan with employer contributions

Qualifications

• Previous catering experience with knowledge of basic food safety and safe use of knives & kitchen equipment.
• Knowledge of health & safety procedures including COSHH.
• Experience working with older people.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a quality catering service in line with health, safety and hygiene requirements.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety procedures.
• Minimize wastage when preparing meals and using equipment correctly.
• Escalate concerns and issues appropriately.

Skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Flexibility in teamwork and independence

Education

Level 2 food safety certificate

Job description

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Reporting into the Chef Manager, responsibilities will include:

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

Required knowledge & experience:

• Level 2 food safety certificate.
• Knowledge of 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 working with older people.

Required skills:

• Ability to organize time and prioritise activities effectively.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Flexible and able to work both as part of a team and independently.

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

Kimberley Court in Newquay offers a welcoming environment with trained staff and rooms for up to 36 residents. At Anchor, we pride ourselves on providing 24-hour care and specialised services for elderly people, along with beautiful grounds, quality catering, and engaging activities.

• Excellent public transport links, including Newquay bus and train station nearby and a 15-minute drive to Newquay airport.
• Facilities such as Dementia Street activity suite, virtual train, social club, shop, and hairdressing salon.
• Located in a beautiful coastal town with beaches and strong community ties.

Anchor – a great place to work

Anchor is England’s largest not-for-profit provider of care and housing for older people. Our goal is to transform housing and care so everyone can enjoy a home they love in later life.

Being not-for-profit means every penny we make or save is invested back into our residents, facilities, and staff, leading to better care, wages, training, and amenities.

Our values

Everyone can make a difference to our residents and help shape our homes and services around their needs.

Our values of being Accountable, Respectful, Courageous, and Honest guide us all, whether managing colleagues or not.

Living these values influences others and helps us all to be leaders at Anchor, driven by a shared customer-focused ethos.

A rewarding environment

We support your health, happiness, and career development.

Health & happiness

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

Finance

• Pension plan with employer contributions between 4% and 8%
• Easy pension transfer services
• Savings, financial advice, loans, and free life assurance
• Discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, and technology
• Ongoing personal and professional development
• Leadership online learning resources
• Career progression opportunities

For our full benefits, visit our dedicated 'being well' website via the provided link.

Anchor is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We celebrate diversity through various employee networks and are proud to be a Gold Standard Inclusive Employer, Stonewall Diversity Champion, among other recognitions.