Kitchen / Catering Assistant | £12.71ph | Part Time

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

Benefits offered by this job

Daytime hours

Comprehensive training

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Direct communication from hiring team

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Millview Care Home in Pentre is recruiting a Kitchen / Catering Assistant on a part-time basis, offering £12.71 per hour. The role provides daytime hours (16.5 hours/week) with no late finishes and every other weekend off in a supportive team setting.

You will help with meal preparation, comply with food hygiene standards and support residents’ dietary needs in a caring home environment.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen, catering or hospitality experience.
• Good understanding of food hygiene and safe handling practices.
• Reliable and organised approach to work.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Positive attitude and willingness to support others.

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 at all times.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver an excellent catering service.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food hygiene

Teamwork

Organised

Positive attitude

Job description

Kitchen / Catering Assistant | £12.71ph | Part Time

Kitchen Assistant | £12.71 per hour | Part-Time

Millview Care Home, Pentre CF41 7RB

Available Positions:

• 16.5 hours per week – typically 112:30pm - 18:30pm

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 Millview 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 Millview?

Millview 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.

If you're looking for a rewarding catering role where your work genuinely contributes to residents' wellbeing and quality of life, we'd love to hear from you.

**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.**

About the company

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.

Required Criteria

Desired Criteria

• Kitchen or Catering Experience

Skills you'll need