Catering Assistant — Care Home Dining, Flexible Hours

Sanctuary Group; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave pro rata

Occupational sick pay

Contributory pension

CQC inspection bonus

Health and wellbeing support

Company-paid life insurance

Parental leave arrangements

Annual leave purchase scheme

Company-funded training

Team Leader Development Programme

Flexible working options

Inclusive culture

Exclusive retail discounts

Free uniform

Refer a Friend scheme

Job summary

Sanctuary Care is recruiting a Catering Assistant for Broadmeadow Court Residential Care Home in Chesterton, Stoke-on-Trent. You will assist with food preparation and meal service for residents in a calm, well-organised kitchen environment.

You’ll help present meals to a high standard, adhere to hygiene standards, and keep areas clean. A food hygiene certificate is desirable or you can work toward one, with support from the team.

Qualifications

• Previous catering experience and a food hygiene certificate, or willingness to work towards one.
• Clear communication skills and a flexible approach.
• Understanding of safe food handling and cleaning practices

Responsibilities

• Support the catering team with basic food preparation and meal service
• Present and serve meals to a high standard for residents
• Follow food hygiene and safety standards at all times
• Keep kitchen and dining areas clean, safe and welcoming
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support residents’ daily experience
• A caring, enthusiastic approach with a genuine interest in older people
• Good teamwork skills and a willingness to support colleagues
• An understanding of safe food handling and cleaning practices
• Previous catering experience and a food hygiene certificate, or willingness to work towards one
• Clear communication skills and a flexible approach

Skills

Catering experience

Food hygiene certificate

Job description

Sanctuary Care is recruiting a Catering Assistant for Broadmeadow Court Residential Care Home in Chesterton, Stoke-on-Trent. You will assist with food preparation and meal service for residents in a calm, well-organised kitchen environment.

You’ll help present meals to a high standard, adhere to hygiene standards, and keep areas clean. A food hygiene certificate is desirable or you can work toward one, with support from the team.