Catering Assistant — Flexible Hours & Great Benefits

Sanctuary Group; Southmoor; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days’ annual leave pro rata (incl.

Occupational sick pay

Contributory pension

Health and wellbeing support

Company-paid life insurance

Parental leave and annual leave scheme

Company-funded training

Flexible working options

Exclusive retail discounts

Free meals

Cycle to Work

Salary sacrifice arrangements

Job summary

Sanctuary Care is seeking a Catering Assistant for Watlington and District Nursing Home in Oxfordshire, offering £12.96 per hour and 30 hours per week with no late nights or split shifts. You will support the catering team with basic food preparation, serve meals to residents, and uphold food hygiene standards while contributing to a warm, welcoming dining environment across our not-for-profit care homes.

We provide extensive rewards including generous leave, sick pay, pension, and career

Qualifications

• A caring, 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 approach

Teamwork

Food handling

Catering experience

Communication

Job description

Sanctuary Care is seeking a Catering Assistant for Watlington and District Nursing Home in Oxfordshire, offering £12.96 per hour and 30 hours per week with no late nights or split shifts. You will support the catering team with basic food preparation, serve meals to residents, and uphold food hygiene standards while contributing to a warm, welcoming dining environment across our not-for-profit care homes.

We provide extensive rewards including generous leave, sick pay, pension, and career