Compassionate Housing Catering Assistant - Flexible Schedule

Response Organisation; Oxford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Response Organisation in Oxford is seeking a compassionate Supported Housing Catering Assistant for a part-time role (26.25 hours per week) with flexible weekends and occasional bank holidays. You will cook and serve Apetito meals, support resident choice and wellbeing, and help build a warm, inclusive environment for residents with severe mental health needs.

No prior mental health experience is required; training and ongoing support will be provided.

Qualifications

• No previous mental health experience required.
• Training and support provided to help you succeed.
• Enhanced DBS check and two references required.

Responsibilities

• Cook and serve daily Apetito meals.
• Prepare lunch and supper, including meals not provided by Apetito.
• Support person-centred meal choices and dietary needs.
• Give daily feedback to the team about resident engagement and wellbeing.
• Maintain infection control and food safety standards.
• Ensure safe food storage and stock rotation.
• Comply with environmental health requirements.
• Assist with menu planning, food ordering and meal-related invoicing.
• Support residents who volunteer in the kitchen, following care plans and safety guidance.
• Report progress or concerns to Key Workers and Managers.
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusive practice.
• Safeguard vulnerable residents and respond appropriately to crises.
• Maintain confidentiality and data protection standards.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and partners.
• Follow all Health & Safety measures, including regular checks and risk assessments.
• Participate in training, supervision and professional development.

Skills

Compassionate

Strong communicator

Team player

Organised

Reliable

Respectful of diversity

Calm under pressure

Creative

Job description

Response Organisation in Oxford is seeking a compassionate Supported Housing Catering Assistant for a part-time role (26.25 hours per week) with flexible weekends and occasional bank holidays. You will cook and serve Apetito meals, support resident choice and wellbeing, and help build a warm, inclusive environment for residents with severe mental health needs.

No prior mental health experience is required; training and ongoing support will be provided.