Catering Assistant (Care Homes)

Hippo Staffing Solutions; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A staffing agency in the UK seeks an Agency Catering Assistant to support care homes by preparing and serving meals in a fast-paced kitchen. The role requires food hygiene certification and previous catering experience. Flexible working hours are offered across various locations, with competitive pay rates and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Flexible working hours

Opportunities to work across various care settings

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in catering or kitchen assistant roles, ideally within care homes.
• Understanding of nutrition and special diets.
• Food Hygiene Level 2 qualification is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support chefs in preparing and serving meals.
• Assist in following IDDSI guidelines for textured diets.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene.

Skills

Catering experience

Understanding of nutrition

Positive attitude

Flexibility

Education

Food Hygiene Level 2 qualification

Job description

Agency Catering Assistant - Care Homes & Care Settings
Location: North East, North West, Midlands, Yorkshire | Flexible Shifts

We're looking for a dedicated Agency Catering Assistant to support care homes and care settings across the North East, North West, Midlands, and Yorkshire. This is a rewarding role for someone who enjoys working in a fast‑paced kitchen environment while helping to provide nutritious, high‑quality meals that make a real difference to residents' health and wellbeing.

What You'll Do

• Support chefs in preparing and serving meals to residents.
• Assist in following IDDSI (International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative) guidelines for textured diets.
• Help prepare meals in line with residents' care plans and dietary requirements.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, and kitchen safety.
• Ensure all equipment and work areas are kept clean and compliant with food safety standards.
• Adapt to new care settings and work effectively as part of different kitchen teams.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in catering or kitchen assistant roles, ideally within care homes or healthcare environments.
• Understanding of nutrition, special diets, and IDDSI standards (training can be provided).
• Food Hygiene Level 2 qualification (essential).
• Team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Flexibility to travel across multiple locations and work varied shifts.

Why Join Us

• Competitive pay rates.
• Flexible working hours and shift patterns.
• Opportunities to work across a range of care settings.
• Supportive and welcoming agency team.