Part Time Catering Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Part-Time Catering Assistant to join their kitchen team in Newark-on-Trent. This role involves supporting vulnerable individuals in a healthcare setting, where you'll assist with meal preparation, maintain hygiene standards, and collaborate with dietitians on dietary planning. With a commitment to wellbeing and career development, this position offers a supportive environment, including free meals and parking, and generous annual leave. If you're passionate about making a difference and have experience in catering, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

33 days annual leave plus birthday off

Free meals

Free parking

Wellbeing support and activities

Career development and training opportunities

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Enhanced maternity packages

Retail discounts

Special offers

Qualifications

• Experience in a catering or kitchen assistant role.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation and cooking according to policies.
• Serve food and beverages to service users and staff.
• Ensure hygiene standards are met in the kitchen area.

Skills

Knowledge of COSHH

Knowledge of HACCP

Basic numeracy skills

Basic literacy skills

Experience in a similar role

Job description

Part Time Catering Assistant, Newark-on-Trent

This role offers an opportunity to work within a healthcare setting supporting vulnerable individuals. You will work 30 hours a week alongside an established kitchen team, assisting with meal preparation, maintaining hygiene standards, and supporting the delivery of food services.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with meal preparation and cooking according to policies.
• Serving food and beverages to service users, staff, and visitors.
• Managing storage procedures and stock rotation.
• Cleaning and storing kitchen equipment and furniture properly.
• Ensuring hygiene standards are met in the kitchen area.
• Collaborating with dietitians on dietary planning.

Essential requirements:

• Knowledge of COSHH and HACCP.
• Experience in a similar role.
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills.

Work location:

The Farndon Unit is a purpose-built hospital providing low secure, rehabilitation, and acute inpatient services for women with mental health and personality disorder diagnoses. The facility includes en-suite bedrooms, disabled facilities, a secure courtyard, patient café, gym, salon, and activity hall.

Benefits include:

• Annual salary of £23,692.50 (Pro Rata).
• 33 days annual leave plus your birthday off (Pro Rata).
• Free meals and parking.
• Wellbeing support and activities.
• Career development and training opportunities.
• Pension scheme and life assurance.
• Enhanced maternity packages.
• Additional benefits such as retail discounts and special offers.