Catering Assistant: Fresh Meals in Care Home

Exemplar Ltd; Failsworth; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supervision

Peer support

Learning opportunities

Career prospects

Wages before payday

DBS check

Counselling support

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Exemplar Health Care offers a Catering Assistant role at Walton Grove care home in Oldham. You will help the Chef prepare meals, set dining tables, and maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen to ensure residents have a positive dining experience.

Prior care sector experience is not required; induction and buddy systems support your onboarding. The role values enthusiasm for food, hygiene, strong teamwork, and ongoing training opportunities to grow within the team.

Qualifications

• Experience in food handling and preparation is preferred but not essential.
• Good personal hygiene and food safety awareness required.
• Excellent teamwork and positive attitude are important.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic food preparation.
• Keep the kitchen clean and tidy, including washing up and cleaning equipment.
• Clean and sanitise all tableware.
• Understand residents' needs to help develop suitable menus.
• Interact with residents to get feedback on meals.
• Comply with food hygiene standards.
• Be a strong team player within the Catering Team.

Skills

Food preparation

Food hygiene

Personal hygiene

Team player

Adaptability

Communication skills

Job description

Exemplar Health Care offers a Catering Assistant role at Walton Grove care home in Oldham. You will help the Chef prepare meals, set dining tables, and maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen to ensure residents have a positive dining experience.

Prior care sector experience is not required; induction and buddy systems support your onboarding. The role values enthusiasm for food, hygiene, strong teamwork, and ongoing training opportunities to grow within the team.