Catering Assistant – Yr Hafod Residential Care Home

Ceredigion County Council; Cardigan; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual leave

Generous pension contribution

Job summary

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council seeks a Catering Assistant for Yr Hafod Residential Care Home in Cardigan on a permanent, part-time basis. You will assist with general kitchen duties, prepare and serve evening meals, and maintain high cleanliness and food safety standards.

The role requires experience in catering and adaptability; employment includes a supportive team environment and opportunities for development within the council. Interviews will be arranged promptly.

Qualifications

• Experience/knowledge of working within a catering environment.
• Adaptability.

Responsibilities

• General kitchen duties including washing up of equipment and utensils and the cleaning of all areas and surrounds.
• To prepare and serve an evening meal to the residents
• Maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness in all areas of the kitchen at all times
• Ensuring observance of Food Safety and Environmental Health standards
• Undertake the preparation and serving of an evening meal for the residents to include beverages
• Setting up the tables and clearing if required
• Recording the temperature of food at the point of service
• General Health and Safety of kitchen including hazardous equipment

Skills

Adaptability

Catering experience

Job description

We are looking to recruit a Catering Assistant to join our team at Yr Hafod Residential Care Home in Cardigan, on a permanent, part-time basis.

The role includes:

• General kitchen duties including washing up of equipment and utensils and the cleaning of all areas and surrounds
• To prepare and serve an evening meal to the residents
• Maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness in all areas of the kitchen at all times
• Ensuring observance of Food Safety and Environmental Health standards

On a day-to-day basis you will:

• Undertake the preparation and serving of an evening meal for the residents to include beverages
• General kitchen duties including washing up of equipment and utensils and the cleaning of all areas and surrounds
• Setting up the tables and clearing if required
• Recording the temperature of food at the point of service
• Ensuring observance of Food Safety and Environmental Health standards
• Ensuring EEC standards on Manual Handling
• General Health and Safety of kitchen including hazardous equipment

We are looking to recruit an individual with:

• Experience/knowledge of working within a catering environment
• Adaptability

Benefits

• competitive annual leave allowance and a generous pension contribution scheme.

More information about our wide-range of employee benefits can be found here.

In addition, we are committed to developing our people and will not only provide support to enable you to quickly and confidently take ownership of this role’s key areas of responsibility but in addition, we are committed to supporting your development in order that you can progress your career with us.

Job Description and Person Specification

Team Ceredigion Information Pack

Interviews will be held within 3 weeks of the closing date

Note: We reserve the right to amend the application closing date.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. As part of this commitment, certain roles within our organisation require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. Please note that the presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. We assess each applicant on a case‑time basis, and take into account the nature and relevance of any convictions in relation to the responsibilities of the role. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this process, please feel free to contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance to us throughout the recruitment process.