Catering Assistant

Position: Catering Assistant

Care home: Wheldale Heights

Location: Castleford, WF10 2PY

Contract type: Various hours available

Rate: £12.71 per hour

In this role you'll help the Chef to prepare and cook food for the people we support, set dining tables and keep the kitchen clean.

Meal times are an important part of our daily routine, even more so for those living in care homes. In this role, you'll ensure everyone has a positive dining experience.

About the role

• Assisting with basic food preparation.
• Keeping the kitchen clean and tidy, including washing up, cleaning freezers and mopping floors.
• Cleaning and sanitising all tableware.
• Understanding people's needs, likes and choices to help the Chef develop suitable menus.
• Interacting with the people we support to get feedback on meals.
• Complying with food hygiene standards.
• Being a great team player, working as part of the wider Catering Team.

We value relevant experience and qualifications, but they aren't essential for this role. Above all, you're someone who identifies with our values of fun, integrity, responsiveness, success and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Keen interest in food and drink preparation.
• Understanding of food hygiene.
• High standards of personal hygiene.
• Excellent team player.
• Adaptable and flexible.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

What we offer

• Excellent supervision, peer support, learning opportunities and career prospects.
• Access to wages before payday.
• Retail and lifestyle reward discounts.
• Free DBS check.
• 24/7 counselling and support.
• Blue Light Card eligibility.