Care is Central Residential is seeking motivated and passionate Catering Assistants to join the team at our, state-of-the-art, luxury residential care home in the heart of Leighton Buzzard.
As a Catering Assistant you will support the kitchen team to serve delicious, well-balanced and nutritious meals that our residents will love. Working as part of a team, you will help to provide a high-quality food service to support our residents' wellbeing. You will maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen and will assist during the food preparation process.
Your key responsibilities of a Catering Assistant will include:
· Helping to prepare delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
· Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness of the kitchen and surrounding areas
· Ensuring the correct use of all machinery and equipment
· Assisting with the loading or unloading of deliveries and supply vehicles
· Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
· Complying with Health & Safety regulations
· Ensure all cooking utensils and pots are cleaned to the required standards
· Carry out any tasks assigned by the Head / Second Chef or Home Manager
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Requirements:
· Level 2 Health and Safety (will be provided)
· To be eligible to work in the UK (Please note we do not offer Sponsorship)
· Will to undertake food hygiene level 2 training
· Have strong communication skills in English, both verbal and written
· Undertake an Enhanced DBS check (Paid for by us)
What We Can Offer You:
- A supportive, positive and proactive workplace that cares about people and values treating them well
- Competitive pay rate of £13.04 per hour
- An employee assistance and wellbeing support service to help in times of need.
- Multiple platforms to access high street discounts and offer schemes, including a Blue Light Card.
- Paid induction training, including gaining a recognised Care Certificate
- Opportunity to obtain Level 2 & 3 in Health & Social Care diplomas on completion of probation to enhance career development.
- Double pay on Christmas day/Boxing Day/New Year’s Day
- Free uniform & DBS checks
- Enrolment in the company pension scheme (But you can opt out if you wish)
- Plus other employee benefits
Skills and Attributes - Our Values, Your Values:
We need all team members to model our organisational C.A.R.E values of Compassion, Aspiration, Respect & Empowerment and actively promote a culture that:
- Drives Continuous Improvement
- Delivers with Compassion
- Champions Person-Led Care
- Values Collaboration and Partnership Working
Application Process:
If you are interested in applying for this role, please click the apply button and submit a CV which we consider to be your expression of interest. If you are successfully shortlisted, we will contact you to discuss the role, arrange an interview and send a link to an application form to you. If you relish in meeting new people, caring for others and would like to work for a company that supports and celebrates our hard-working staff, then please apply.
Please Note: Applications are reviewed as received and we may close this position upon finding a suitable candidate. We are not able to contact or provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants.
To Find Out More About the Role:
If you wish to find out more about this role, please email Hollie Wiseman at [email protected]
To Find Out More About Care is Central:
To find out more about Care is Central and our vision to be the leading provider of adult social care services in Central Bedfordshire, please visit our website: www.careiscentral.org.uk
Pay: £13.04 per hour
Benefits:
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Catering Assistant in residential care home : 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
