Catering Assistant (Part-Time) – Support Residents

Quantum Care; Royston; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend pay premium

In-house training

DBS check provided

Uniform provided

Pension after 1 year

Job summary

Quantum Care’s Melwood Grange Care Home in Royston is seeking a part‑time Catering Assistant to support meal preparation and service for residents. This role spans 10–20 hours per week with weekday and weekend shifts, at £12.71/hr weekdays and £13.21/hr weekends.

Join a compassionate, no‑for‑profit organisation and help create a welcoming dining experience that promotes residents’ health, wellbeing and dignity.

Qualifications

• Team-focused attitude and good communication skills.
• Experience in food preparation and service preferred, however full training is provided.
• Familiarity with hygiene standards.
• Reliability and good customer service skills.
• Positive, caring and compassionate attitude.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and serving of meals.
• Assisting residents with dining needs where required.
• Follow high standards of food hygiene and health & safety.
• Support the kitchen team with cleaning and washing duties.
• Supporting with stock and storage.
• Follow any other task requirements from the Chefs.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Food prep

Hygiene

Reliability

Customer service

Compassion

Job description

Quantum Care’s Melwood Grange Care Home in Royston is seeking a part‑time Catering Assistant to support meal preparation and service for residents. This role spans 10–20 hours per week with weekday and weekend shifts, at £12.71/hr weekdays and £13.21/hr weekends.

Join a compassionate, no‑for‑profit organisation and help create a welcoming dining experience that promotes residents’ health, wellbeing and dignity.