Catering Assistant — Care Home Kitchen with Career Growth

Cygnet; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

£13.15 per hour starting rate

£13.45 per hour after 3 months

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount savings

Job summary

Cygnet is seeking a Catering Assistant to support Tabley House Nursing Home near Knutsford. You will work 24 hours per week from 8.30am to 4pm, helping deliver balanced, appetising meals and handling basic kitchen duties in a caring environment.

Join a team committed to high standards of hygiene and patient experience, with DBS checks required. Competitive hourly rate and opportunities for progression are offered.

Qualifications

• Passionate about catering, preferably with experience within a care setting.
• Enthusiastic, keen to learn and an active team member.
• Polite & professional, with a positive attitude at all times.
• An excellent communicator who can liaise with people at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Assist the team in providing balanced, appetising meals.
• Perform basic food preparation, cooking tasks & other kitchen duties.
• Wash utensils, dishes and store them appropriately.
• Sort, store and distribute ingredients, check deliveries and assist with stock ordering.
• Maintain personal hygiene and ensure the kitchen is clean and hygienic.
• Handle, maintain and store kitchen equipment in line with procedures.
• Use chemicals in line with COSHH regulations.

Skills

Catering

Team player

Communication

Care setting experience

Job description

Cygnet is seeking a Catering Assistant to support Tabley House Nursing Home near Knutsford. You will work 24 hours per week from 8.30am to 4pm, helping deliver balanced, appetising meals and handling basic kitchen duties in a caring environment.

Join a team committed to high standards of hygiene and patient experience, with DBS checks required. Competitive hourly rate and opportunities for progression are offered.