Part-Time Catering Assistant - Flexible Hours, Fresh Meals

Leonard Cheshire; Hitchin; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave (increase with/yr

Free Blue Light Card

Contributory Pension & life cover

Health cash plan

Career development: food hygiene quali

Free DBS check

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Leonard Cheshire is seeking a Catering Assistant at Symonds House in Hitchin. This part-time role offers 15 hours per week across 3 days with shifts, typically 9am–2pm, and involves meal preparation, serving, and upholding hygiene standards to ensure safe, enjoyable mealtimes for residents.

Includes benefits such as leave, pension, health plans, DBS check, and development opportunities. Experience in catering is helpful, and Level 2 Food Hygiene is preferred or achievable.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to work towards this).
• Previous kitchen or catering experience is advantageous.
• Ability to work flexibly within rostered hours.
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and cooking of meals in line with menus and dietary needs.
• Serve food and beverages to customers, ensuring a safe and enjoyable mealtime.
• Support the maintenance of high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas, following HACCP and COSHH regulations.
• Work closely with care teams and customers to provide suitable menus.
• Follow individual customer risk assessments, supporting specific needs such as dysphagia or mobility.
• Use kitchen equipment safely and report any faults or supply needs.
• Participate in training, supervision, and team meetings as required.
• Carry out additional reasonable duties as requested by your line manager.

Skills

Basic literacy

Numeracy

Communication and teamwork

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Leonard Cheshire is seeking a Catering Assistant at Symonds House in Hitchin. This part-time role offers 15 hours per week across 3 days with shifts, typically 9am–2pm, and involves meal preparation, serving, and upholding hygiene standards to ensure safe, enjoyable mealtimes for residents.

Includes benefits such as leave, pension, health plans, DBS check, and development opportunities. Experience in catering is helpful, and Level 2 Food Hygiene is preferred or achievable.