Catering Assistant. Ribble Court Care Home

Sandstone Care Group; Much Hoole Town; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A care home provider in Much Hoole Town is seeking a Catering Assistant to support meal preparation and kitchen operations. The ideal candidate should have a passion for food and the ability to maintain high cleanliness standards. Previous experience is a plus, but not mandatory. Flexible hours are available, providing a competitive hourly rate and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Free uniform

Free Meals

Discounts on the high street

Refer-a-Friend bonus of £250

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a kitchen or catering role is preferred.
• Willingness to complete a basic food hygiene training if not certified.
• Reliable and adaptable with a passion for high-quality service.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and serving meals tailored to residents’ needs.
• Support kitchen operations including food prep and maintaining hygiene.
• Ensure safety and cleanliness in the kitchen.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Organisational skills

Food preparation

High cleanliness standards

Education

Basic food hygiene certificate

Job description

Overview

Catering Assistant. Ribble Court Care Home

Hourly Rate: £12.26

Hours: 37.5 per week

Shift: 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM, alternate weekends, must be flexible

About Us

At Ribble Court Care Home, part of the Sandstone Care Group, we pride ourselves on creating a welcoming, modern, and vibrant environment for our residents, staff, and visitors. Our home features state-of-the-art facilities, beautifully designed communal areas, and tranquil gardens, ensuring an exceptional living experience for our residents.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef/Cook in preparing and serving meals tailored to residents’ dietary needs and preferences.
• Support all aspects of kitchen operations including food prep, stock control, and maintaining hygiene standards.
• Ensure the kitchen remains clean, safe, and compliant with health and safety regulations.
• Contribute to menu planning by sharing resident feedback and helping enhance the dining experience.
• Participate in ongoing training to stay current with food safety practices.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in a kitchen or catering assistant role (1 year preferred, but not essential).
• Basic food hygiene certificate (or willingness to complete training).
• Strong teamwork, communication, and organisational skills.
• A passion for food preparation and maintaining a high standard of cleanliness.
• Reliable, adaptable, and committed to excellent service.

Benefits

• Free uniform. Free Meals*. Free DBS.
• Discounts on the high street* - with retailers like Asda, Costa and Argos
• Refer-a-Friend - and get a £250 bonus
• Wagestream - access some of your earned money early and get money management tips
• Employee Assistance Programme - helping you look after your health and wellbeing
• Employee recognition scheme - we recognise and reward great work
• Pension scheme - helping you plan for your retirement
• In-house training - ongoing face-to-face training, tailored to you
• Career opportunities - The chance to ‘make your mark’ and play a key role

*Overtime is paid for working over full time hours. However, overtime enhancement will not feature on your contract of employment and can be withdrawn at any time as managers decision is final. Free meals are given if working over an 8 hour shift and are subject to terms and conditions. Discounts are accessed using our ‘Reward Me’ app. Flexible pay is available via ‘WAGESTREAM’.

Equal Opportunity

Sandstone Care Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We embrace diversity within each service, as we think it is important that the Social Care Workforce represents the people it serves. We welcome applications from people from backgrounds including disabled candidates, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, LGBTQ+ as well as non-binary candidates, and those with experience of mental health.