Catering Assistant. Ribble Court Care Home

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Much Hoole Town is seeking a dedicated Catering Assistant to join their team at Ribble Court Care Home. As part of this role, you will assist in preparing and serving high-quality meals tailored to residents' needs, support kitchen operations, and maintain health standards. Candidates should have teamwork skills, a basic food hygiene certificate, and a passion for service. The position offers a competitive hourly rate and numerous employee benefits, including free meals and discounts.

Benefits

Free uniform

Free Meals

Discounts on the high street

Refer-a-Friend bonus

Wagestream access

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee recognition scheme

Pension scheme

In-house training

Career opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a kitchen or catering assistant role preferred.
• Willingness to complete food hygiene training.
• Passion for food preparation and cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef/Cook in meal preparation and serving.
• Support kitchen operations including food prep and hygiene compliance.
• Contribute to menu planning based on resident feedback.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Organisation

Education

Basic food hygiene certificate

Job description

Catering Assistant. Ribble Court Care Home

Hourly Rate: £12.26
Hours: 40 per week
Shift: 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM, alternate weekends, must be flexible
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.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our team and help deliver high-quality, home-cooked meals to our residents.

Key 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.
Sandstone employees enjoy a range of 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 - on-going 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’.

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.