Catering Assistant - Flexible Hours, Free Meals, Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 28 days pro rata

Sick pay linked to length of service

Contributory pension

Health and wellbeing support

Life insurance

Parental leave arrangements

Training and development

Flexible working options

Inclusive culture

Free meals on shift

Retail discounts

Cycle to Work

Salary sacrifice

Job summary

Sanctuary Care in Birmingham is looking for a Catering Assistant to support the preparation and serving of nutritious meals for residents at Redhill Court Residential Care Home.

The role offers a fair work-life balance with 31.5 hours per week, £12.71 per hour, and opportunities to develop within a friendly kitchen team.

Applicants must meet safety standards and have or be willing to obtain a food hygiene certificate; DBS checks and right to work in the UK are required.

Qualifications

• Caring, enthusiastic approach with an interest in older people.
• Ability to work well in a kitchen environment with teammates.
• Knowledge of safe food handling and cleaning practices.

Responsibilities

• Support catering team with basic food prep and meal service.
• Present and serve meals to a high standard for residents.
• Follow food hygiene and safety standards consistently.
• Keep kitchen and dining areas clean, safe and welcoming.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support residents’ daily experience.

Skills

Caring approach

Teamwork

Safe food handling

Food hygiene awareness

Communication skills

Education

Food hygiene certificate / willing to obtain

Job description

Sanctuary Care in Birmingham is looking for a Catering Assistant to support the preparation and serving of nutritious meals for residents at Redhill Court Residential Care Home.

The role offers a fair work-life balance with 31.5 hours per week, £12.71 per hour, and opportunities to develop within a friendly kitchen team.

Applicants must meet safety standards and have or be willing to obtain a food hygiene certificate; DBS checks and right to work in the UK are required.