Catering Assistant: Nourish Residents with Care & Service

Ceredigion County Council; Comins Coch; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 27–34 days pro rata

Pension 14.6% employer contribution

Family & carer support

Discounts scheme

Health & wellbeing support

Salary sacrifice schemes

Job summary

Hafan y Waun Residential Home is seeking a friendly Catering Assistant to help prepare and serve meals, set up dining areas, and maintain high standards of cleanliness in our kitchen and dining spaces. You will work closely with the catering team to deliver a positive dining experience for residents and visitors, following current food hygiene guidelines.

The role is 35 hours per week on a two‑week rolling rota, including early and late shifts as well as weekends.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working in a kitchen environment.
• Basic understanding of food safety and hygiene practices.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and undertake relevant courses as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and serving of meals and beverages, including setting up and clearing tables.
• Record the temperature of food at the point of service.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen and dining areas, including washing up of equipment and utensils.
• Collaborate with the catering team to deliver exceptional service.
• Ensure compliance with food handling and hygiene standards and legislation.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations, including manual handling and safe use of hazardous equipment.

Skills

Teamwork & communication

Willingness to learn

Food safety basics

Manual handling awareness

Tools

Temperature recording equipment

Job description

Hafan y Waun Residential Home is seeking a friendly Catering Assistant to help prepare and serve meals, set up dining areas, and maintain high standards of cleanliness in our kitchen and dining spaces. You will work closely with the catering team to deliver a positive dining experience for residents and visitors, following current food hygiene guidelines.

The role is 35 hours per week on a two‑week rolling rota, including early and late shifts as well as weekends.