Catering Assistant — Compassionate Kitchen, Flexible Hours

Sanctuary Group; Watlington; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CQC inspection bonus

Health and wellbeing support

Company-paid life insurance

Parental leave

Training & development

Flexible working options

Free meals

Retail discounts

Job summary

Sanctuary Group’s Watlington and District Nursing Home in Oxfordshire is hiring a Catering Assistant to support the kitchen team with basic food preparation and meal service. The role offers a stable 30-hour week at £12.96 per hour, with no late nights or split shifts.

You will help present meals to residents, keep areas clean, and follow hygiene standards, working in a supportive culture that prioritises staff development and resident care.

Qualifications

• Caring and enthusiastic approach to older people.
• Good teamwork and willingness to support colleagues.
• Understanding of safe food handling and cleaning practices.
• Previous catering experience and a food hygiene certificate, or willingness to work towards one.
• Clear communication skills and a flexible approach.

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

Skills

Caring attitude

Teamwork

Food hygiene knowledge

Communication skills

Flexible approach

Education

No formal qualifications required

Tools

None

Job description

Sanctuary Group’s Watlington and District Nursing Home in Oxfordshire is hiring a Catering Assistant to support the kitchen team with basic food preparation and meal service. The role offers a stable 30-hour week at £12.96 per hour, with no late nights or split shifts.

You will help present meals to residents, keep areas clean, and follow hygiene standards, working in a supportive culture that prioritises staff development and resident care.