Catering Assistant

Sanctuary Group; Rowlands Gill; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading care home as a Catering Assistant, where you will prepare and serve meals while enriching the lives of residents. Enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for career growth, extensive training, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Occupational sick pay

Confidential 24/7 employee advice service

Cycle to Work scheme

Overtime pay

Contributory pension plan

Life assurance

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Complimentary meals during long shifts

Training and internal career development

CQC Inspection bonus

Qualifications

• Previous catering experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food storage and cleaning practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present meals to high standards.
• Ensure excellent food quality and service.
• Work as part of a team to enrich residents’ lives.

Skills

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Good communication skills

Caring

Enthusiastic

Energetic

Education

Food hygiene certification

Job description

Catering Assistant

Dovecote Residential and Nursing Home, Hugar Road, High Spen, Rowlands Gill, Tyne and Wear NE39 2BQ

£12.21 per hour

Full and part time hours available

Why work for us?

At Sanctuary Care, we believe in enriching the lives of our residents and staff. We promote a positive work environment where teamwork, support, and job satisfaction are prioritized. We offer extensive training and promotion opportunities for those interested in career growth.

Sanctuary Care operates over 100 care homes, and we pride ourselves on the difference our team makes. The team at Dovecote is special, and we are looking for dedicated individuals to join us. Become part of our team and apply today.

Our Support Packages

Your Mind and Body

• Occupational sick pay after 12 months (for contracted hours, subject to qualifying period)
• Confidential 24/7 employee advice service (medical and legal advice included)
• Wellbeing resources via our employee platforms, including Aviva Digicare
• Cycle to Work scheme for greener commuting

Your Financial Wellbeing

• Overtime pay
• Financial support options, including affordable loans and free mortgage advice
• Exclusive discounts through our e-hub platform
• Contributory pension plan
• Life assurance
• Parental leave schemes (Adoption, Maternity, Paternity, Shared)

Your Job Benefits

• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata)
• Complimentary meals during long shifts
• Training and internal career development
• Participation in staff networks (e.g., Parent Network, Disability Network)
• Loyalty recognition after 12 months
• CQC Inspection bonus (criteria apply)

Role Overview

• Work as part of a team to enrich residents’ lives
• Prepare and present meals to high standards, serve meals, all compliant with food hygiene legislation
• Ensure excellent food quality and service

Required Skills

• Teamwork and positive attitude
• Previous catering experience and food hygiene certification preferred
• Knowledge of food storage and cleaning practices
• Caring, enthusiastic, energetic
• Good communication skills and flexibility
• Respect and dignity for older residents

We look forward to your application. Job reference: #. Only applicants with the right to work in the UK will be considered. Internal applicants should apply via their internal careers account. Applications may be withdrawn at any time; apply early.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and making reasonable adjustments during the application process.