Catering Assistant – Flexible Hours, Meal Prep & Care Support

Leonard Cheshire; Swadlincote; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave (20 days plus 8 B

Blue Light Card discounts

Contributory Pension & life cover

Health cash plan

Career development: food hygiene quals

Free DBS check

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Leonard Cheshire is seeking a Catering Assistant for Newlands House in the Swadlincote area. The role is an occasional hours position, with shifts across weekdays and weekends to cover sickness and annual leave.

You will assist with meal preparation, serve meals, and help maintain hygiene in line with HACCP; training and development opportunities are available, including food hygiene qualifications. A caring, team-based environment awaits.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to work towards this).
• Previous kitchen or catering experience is advantageous.
• Ability to work flexibly within rostered hours.
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
• Understanding of safe food handling and hygiene practices.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• A genuine commitment to the values and ethos of Leonard Cheshire.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and cooking of meals in line with menus and dietary needs.
• Serve food and beverages to customers, ensuring a safe and enjoyable mealtime.
• Support the maintenance of high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas, following HACCP and COSHH regulations.
• Work closely with care teams and customers to provide suitable menus.
• Follow individual customer risk assessments, supporting specific needs such as dysphagia or mobility.
• Use kitchen equipment safely and report any faults or supply needs.
• Participate in training, supervision, and team meetings as required.
• Carry out additional reasonable duties as requested by your line manager.

Skills

Food hygiene knowledge

Teamwork

Good communication

Flexibility

Literacy & numeracy

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Leonard Cheshire is seeking a Catering Assistant for Newlands House in the Swadlincote area. The role is an occasional hours position, with shifts across weekdays and weekends to cover sickness and annual leave.

You will assist with meal preparation, serve meals, and help maintain hygiene in line with HACCP; training and development opportunities are available, including food hygiene qualifications. A caring, team-based environment awaits.