Catering Assistant — Care Home Kitchen, Flexible Hours

Sanctuary Group; Tunstall; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing support

Company-paid life insurance

Parental leave arrangements

Annual leave purchase scheme

Company-funded training

Flexible working options

Exclusive retail discounts

Free uniform

Refer a Friend scheme

Job summary

Sanctuary Care, Broadmeadow Court Residential Care Home in Chesterton, Stoke-On-Trent, is seeking a Catering Assistant to support the preparation and service of nutritious meals for residents. Join a friendly kitchen team and help create a positive dining experience in a calm, well-organised environment.

You will work to high hygiene standards with a caring approach, contributing to residents’ daily wellbeing, alongside colleagues and supportive leadership.

Qualifications

• Previous catering experience and a food hygiene certificate, or willingness to work towards one.
• Good teamwork skills and a willingness to support colleagues
• 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
• An understanding of safe food handling and cleaning practices

Skills

Catering experience

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Food hygiene certificate

Job description

Sanctuary Care, Broadmeadow Court Residential Care Home in Chesterton, Stoke-On-Trent, is seeking a Catering Assistant to support the preparation and service of nutritious meals for residents. Join a friendly kitchen team and help create a positive dining experience in a calm, well-organised environment.

You will work to high hygiene standards with a caring approach, contributing to residents’ daily wellbeing, alongside colleagues and supportive leadership.