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Lowry Recruitment Ltd; Nantwich; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organisation is seeking a Catering Assistant to work in an Elderly and Retirement Village in Nantwich. The role involves preparing varied and appealing menus for residents while maintaining a high-quality catering service. Applicants should have at least 2 years in a professional catering role and a recognised qualification in catering. This position offers a competitive salary of £27,968pa, a starter bonus, and various benefits, including healthcare support and access to wellness programs.

Benefits

My Healthcare access

Annual healthcare allowance

Free meal on every shift

Long service rewards

Interest-free annual travel loan

Wagestream access

Bupa pension plans

Parental leave schemes

Menopause Plan

Gym discounts

Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience in a professional catering position.
• Ability to meet individual tastes and dietary requirements.
• Experience working in a charitable organisation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Help deliver a high-quality catering service.
• Prepare an interesting menu for residents.
• Maintain positive relationships with residents and staff.
• Wash dishes and assist in food preparation.

Skills

Excellent people skills

Menu preparation

Food preparation

Dishwashing

Education

Recognised qualification in catering

Job description

Overview

Working in an Elderly and Retirement Village and Nursing Care Home, you will work in a stunning place of work.

Responsibilities

• Working in an elderly nursing, you will be responsible for helping to deliver a high quality catering service, helping prepare a fantastic menu for the residents which are varied and interesting to meet individual tastes and dietary requirements.
• The role will also involve washing dishes and food preparation.
• Excellent people skills are required to maintain positive relationships with residents and members of staff.
• You will be working for a charitable organisation in a new purpose built retirement care home.
• You will have at least 2 years experience of working in a professional Catering position.
"You will have a recognised qualification in catering ideally."

Details

Permanent • 40 hours per week (Shifts 7-3pm & 10-6.30pm inc alternative weekends) • Nantwich CW5 • £13.40 PLUS a starter Bonus of £1000 (Salary : £27,968pa) • Rated 9.7 / 10 by CareHome • Rated GOOD in all areas by the CQC

Benefits

• My Healthcare - Quick, easy access to support, advice, and treatment for a variety of health-related issues, including remote GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support – all available via one phone number 24 / 7.
• Annual allowance which you can redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, all to the approximate value of £350.
• Free meal on every shift.
• Long service - For every milestone at Bupa we will reward you with ecards, extra holidays and money!
• Interest-free annual travel loan to enable the purchase of public transport annual season tickets.
• Wagestream - Have early access to up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes.
• We offer a range of Bupa pension plans.
• Parental leave - We have schemes for adoption, birth parents and co parents - find out more on our career site.
• Menopause Plan - Specifically designed to empower women to seek advice, choose their treatment and take control of their health.
• Access to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK