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Harbour Healthcare Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on shopping

Flex Earn – Earned wage access

Free counselling for you and family

Employee of the month voucher £30

Training and career progression

Pension scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Eye test discounted glasses

Cashback card

Free meditation

Wellbeing podcasts & live events

Mental health support programmes

Workout plans

Live digital gym classes

Mindset and wellbeing series

Seasonal events and incentives

Refer a friend bonus £250

On-site parking

Job summary

Harbour Healthcare Ltd in West of England is seeking a catering assistant for Bishopsmead Lodge, a Harbour Healthcare Home. The role covers meal preparation, cooking, serving, and ensuring dietary needs are met for residents.

You will manage stock, plan menus, maintain food safety records, and support the Activities Team during events. Excellent communication and team spirit are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering within a care setting required.
• Ability to prepare, cook and serve meals respecting dietary needs.

Responsibilities

• Duties include meal prep, cooking and serving throughout the day.
• Stock management and ordering supplies.
• Menu planning and food safety checks.
• Ensure hygiene and safety procedures are followed.

Skills

Catering basics

Food safety knowledge

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Qualification in catering

Job description

Bishopsmead Lodge s a Harbour Healthcare Home, 'Caring, fun and family-run!' The home is purpose-built and situated right in the heart of the local community andin walking distanceto our wonderful sea front. We have a happy atmosphere and reflect the approach the team takes to residents’ happiness and wellbeing.

Summary of Position:

Duties and responsibilities (although this is not a definitive list):

Support the preparation, cooking, and serving of meals and snacks throughout the day in line with our residents’ preferences and dietary needs e.g. diabetics, texture modified food, vegetarian

Stock management and ordering supplies

Menu planning

Maintain food safety checks and records as per company requirements

Ensure that you are aware of and adhere to company policy and procedures

Follow Health and Safety procedures

Ensure that all equipment and food service areas are kept clean and in excellent working condition

Work alongside the Activities Team to cater for special events taking place within the home.

Oversee and ensure that employee supervisions are completed on a timely basis

Previous experience of working in a care setting

Qualification(s) in catering

Qualification(s) in food safety/hygiene

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Good interpersonal skills

Good team player

Follow food safety requirements

Possess good judgement, problem solving, and decision-making skills

Effective time keeping and time management

General

To attend and participate in staff meetings

Complete all mandatory training and other training identified to develop skills

To communicate effectively with other staff, relatives and visitors including professional agencies

To practice and promote safe working practices within the Home

What are the Tangible benefits for working for Harbour?

• Discounts on Shopping, Fashion, Days out, Travel, Entertainment and lots more!
• Flex Earn – Earned wage access.
• FREE face-to-face counselling, for you and your family!
• £30 voucher available every month for the nominated ‘Employee of the month’
• Opportunities for training and career progression
• Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
• Blue Light Card – up to 50% discount across 100’s of retailers
• Access to a FREE eye test and discounted glasses
• Cashback card – save up to £500 annually, can be used at over 80 big brands
• FREE meditation
• FREE wellbeing podcasts & live virtual events
• FREE mental health support programmes
• FREE workout plans
• FREE Live digital gym classes
• FREE mindset and wellbeing series
• Seasonal Company events, competitions and incentives
• Refer a friend scheme – earn up to £250 when referring a friend to work for Harbour Healthcare
• On-site parking

This position is subject to two acceptable references and an enhanced DBS Disclosure.