Kitchen / Catering Assistant | £12.71ph | Part Time

Silvercrest Care; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

SilverCrest is hiring a Kitchen / Catering Assistant for Morgana Court Nursing Home in Bridgend. Enjoy daytime hours with a typical shift pattern of 8am to 7pm and 22 hours per week. The role offers a supportive team and opportunities to contribute to nutritious meals for residents.

We welcome applicants with kitchen, catering or hospitality experience, or individuals keen to start a career in catering, committed to learning and growth. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen, catering or hospitality settings (desirable).
• Good understanding of food hygiene and safe handling practices.
• Reliable and organised approach to work.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef and catering team with meal preparation.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout the kitchen.
• Assist with residents' dietary requirements and nutritional needs.
• Ensure food hygiene and health and safety standards are maintained.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver an excellent catering service.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food hygiene

Teamwork

Organised

Job description

Kitchen / Catering Assistant | £12.71ph | Part Time

Kitchen Assistant | £12.71 per hour | Part-Time

Morgana Court Nursing Home, Bridgend, CF33 4RE

Available Positions:

22 hours per week – typically 8am to 7pm

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this position.

Are you an experienced Kitchen Assistant, Catering Assistant, or Hospitality Team Member looking for a role with daytime hours, a supportive team and the opportunity to make a real difference every day?

At Morgana Court, you'll be an important part of our hospitality team, helping to provide nutritious meals and a positive dining experience for residents living in our care home.

About the role

What We Can Offer You:

• Salary in line with minimum wage

• Consistent part-time hours

• Daytime shifts with no late-night finishes.

• Every other weekend off.

• Comprehensive training and support

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP),

• Modern digital recruitment process with direct communication from the hiring manager

• Opportunity to work within a supportive team culture where colleagues are known and valued

• Recognition and Thank You Days

What We're Looking for:

We are seeking someone with previous kitchen, catering or food service experience who can confidently support the day-to-day running of a busy kitchen environment. Or an enthusiastic individual looking to begin a career in catering, who is willing to learn, develop new skills and grow within the role.

You'll need:

• Previous experience in a kitchen, catering or hospitality setting (desirable)

• Good understanding of food hygiene and safe food handling practices

• A reliable and organised approach to work

• Strong teamwork and communication skills

• A positive attitude and willingness to support others

  Your responsibilities:

  • Supporting the Head Chef and catering team with meal preparation
  • Maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the kitchen
  • Assisting with residents' dietary requirements and nutritional needs
  • Ensuring food hygiene and health and safety standards are maintained at all times
  • Working collaboratively with colleagues to deliver an excellent catering service

  Why Morgana Court?

  Morgana Court is part of a small group of nursing homes across South Wales committed to delivering high-quality care that promotes dignity, independence and choice.

  We believe great care starts with great people. That's why we focus on creating a welcoming workplace where colleagues feel supported, recognised and valued for the difference they make every day.

  **Whilst we welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds, all applicants must be able to meet the requirements of the role, including working the advertised shifts and undertaking the duties of the role safely, appropriately and competently.**

At SilverCrest we provide the highest quality of care in specially-designed care homes across South Wales. Each of our homes is a real community where residents’ health and well-being are the top priority.

Our staff are caring, respectful and dedicated professionals who share our vision of providing a safe and happy environment. Our residents have the freedom to live as independently as they like, whilst having access to the highest quality care at all times.

We invest in our people as they are paramount to running a successful care home so we have an attractive employee package. Our ethos is to provide quality care, and ensuring that privacy, dignity, and choice for our residents is at the heart of everything we do.