Catering Assistant - Care Home Kitchen (Part-Time)

Exemplar Health Care; Newton-le-Willows; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to wages before payday

Free DBS check

Blue Light Card eligibility

24/7 counselling and support

Career prospects and progression

Excellent supervision and peer support

Discounts and lifestyle perks

Job summary

Exemplar Health Care is recruiting a Catering Assistant at Wheldale Heights care home in Castleford. The role involves supporting the Chef with meal preparation, setting up dining areas, and keeping the kitchen clean to ensure a positive dining experience for residents.

You will work 20 hours per week, including weekends, with a pay rate of £12.71 per hour. Training and induction are provided, and you’ll join a supportive catering team focused on high-quality resident meals.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering in care or similar healthcare setting preferred.
• Basic food preparation and kitchen hygiene understanding desired.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic food preparation and meal service.
• Keep kitchen clean and tidy, including washing up and cleaning surfaces.
• Wash, clean and sanitise tableware and utensils.
• Assist Chef with menu development based on dietary needs.
• Interact with residents to gather feedback on meals.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene standards.
• Work as part of the wider Catering Team.

Skills

Food preparation

Food hygiene knowledge

Team player

Communication skills

Job description

Exemplar Health Care is recruiting a Catering Assistant at Wheldale Heights care home in Castleford. The role involves supporting the Chef with meal preparation, setting up dining areas, and keeping the kitchen clean to ensure a positive dining experience for residents.

You will work 20 hours per week, including weekends, with a pay rate of £12.71 per hour. Training and induction are provided, and you’ll join a supportive catering team focused on high-quality resident meals.