Catering Assistant — Care Home Dining & Team Impact

Exemplar Ltd; Failsworth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent supervision

Wages before payday

Discounts (retail & lifestyle)

Free DBS check

24/7 counselling & support

Blue Light Card eligibility

Job summary

Exemplar Health Care is seeking a Catering Assistant for Walton Grove care home in Oldham. You will support the Chef with food preparation, help set dining tables and keep the kitchen clean, ensuring residents have a positive dining experience.

Even if you haven’t worked in care before, we offer induction, buddy support and ongoing training to help you settle in and grow within the team, with opportunities to learn and progress across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Interest in food and drink preparation.
• Understanding of food hygiene.
• Willingness to learn and follow induction and training.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with basic food preparation.
• Keeping the kitchen clean and tidy, including washing up, cleaning freezers and mopping floors.
• Cleaning and sanitising all tableware.
• Understanding people’s needs to help the Chef develop suitable menus.
• Interacting with residents to get feedback on meals.
• Complying with food hygiene standards.
• Being a great team player within the Catering Team.

Skills

Food hygiene

Team player

Communication skills

Adaptable & flexible

Job description

Exemplar Health Care is seeking a Catering Assistant for Walton Grove care home in Oldham. You will support the Chef with food preparation, help set dining tables and keep the kitchen clean, ensuring residents have a positive dining experience.

Even if you haven’t worked in care before, we offer induction, buddy support and ongoing training to help you settle in and grow within the team, with opportunities to learn and progress across the organisation.