Catering jobs in United Kingdom

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will play an essential role in delivering high‑quality care through food, preparing and serving nutritious, well‑balanced meals for residents, many of whom have specific dietary needs.

• Assist with meal preparation under the direction of the Chef or Cook.
• Serve meals with warmth and respect in a timely and friendly manner.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen, including equipment and surfaces.
• Monitor and record food storage temperatures (fridges, freezers, etc.).
• Support stock rotation and ensure ingredients are stored properly.
• Show new team members how to safely use kitchen equipment.
• Wash up and keep the kitchen spotless, even after a busy lunch rush.
• Demonstrate patience, respect, and genuine kindness in all interactions with residents and co‑workers.

• Some kitchen experience and a real passion for helping others.
• NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation, or willingness to work towards it.
• Strong organisational skills, keen attention to detail, and ability to follow recipes and record information accurately.
• Ability to recognise signs of possible abuse, harm or neglect and know how to act.
• Completed safeguarding training appropriate to the role, plus additional training as required.
• Willingness to seek advice and report concerns, including escalation if action is not taken.
• Comfortable with technology or open to learning.

• We are curious – asking questions, seeking to understand.
• We are compassionate – walking in the shoes of others.
• We are creative – finding practical ways to make things happen.
• We are courageous – supporting residents to live the life they choose.
• We are dependable – people can always count on us.
• We support residents through digital care planning and technological enhancement.

• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG.
• Free uniform.
• Nutritious meal provided during shifts of eight hours or more.
• Company pension scheme.
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays.
• Group life assurance cover.
• Wagestream – flexible access to pay.
• Award‑winning learning and development and support to achieve qualifications.
• GP online – 24/7 consultation via an interactive app (available to you and your children under 16).
• Colleague discounts – access to over 1600 high‑street discounts.
• Independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – 24/7 support for physical, mental and financial issues.
• Excellent recognition schemes such as “Kindness in Care” and Long Service Awards.
• Refer‑a‑friend scheme with rewards up to £1000 per referral, depending on the role.

• Job Family: Home Support Services
• Home/Department: Branston Court – Catering
• All Locations: Burton‑On‑Trent
• Hourly rate: £12.27 to £12.77 per hour (subject to experience and qualifications).

Branston Court (Burton‑On‑Trent).