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Looking for a role where you can make a real difference while being part of a supportive, friendly team?
At Wharfeside Otley, we're proud to deliver high-quality meals that make our residents' days brighter, and we're looking for a Catering Assistant who shares our passion for great food and great people.
This is more than just a job in the kitchen. It's a chance to work in a positive environment where your attention to detail, teamwork, and care for others really matter.
What You'll Be Doing
- Assisting with the preparation and service of nutritious, well-presented meals.
- Ensuring all health, safety, and hygiene standards are followed to the highest level.
- Helping minimise waste and using kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
- Supporting the catering team and communicating any issues promptly.
What You'll Bring
- Level 2 Food Safety Certificate (or willingness to obtain one).
- Knowledge of Health & Safety and COSHH procedures.
- Previous experience in a catering or kitchen environment.
- Experience working with older people (ideal, but not essential).
What Makes You a Great Fit
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise when things get busy.
- Calm, professional, and able to work well under pressure.
- A true team player who's also confident working independently.
- Reliable, adaptable, and committed to delivering high standards every day.
We believe in creating an environment where you can grow, feel valued, and take pride in what you do.
If that sounds like your kind of workplace, we'd love to hear from you.
Please note: Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK.
Opened in the Autumn of 2022, Wharfeside is a fabulous pupose built home to provide excellent care for residents with varying degrees of support.
Built over 3 floors with 66 beds and including a dementia floor, we have roles to engage all.
- Fun and friendly team, with plenty of social events within the home
- Development opportunities through our Apprentice schemes, providing NVQ and career progression
- With a 9.2 star rating on Carehome.co.uk
- In the heart of historic Otley town centre, near shops, pubs and cafes
- On site parking
Anchor - a great place to work
Anchor is England's largest not-for-profit providers of care and housing for older people. Our heartfelt ambition is to transform housing and care so everyone can have a home where they love living in later life.
We're not-for-profit which means every penny we make or save is invested in the people who live with us, the places they live and the people who work here. That means a better standard of care and customer service, better wages, more investment in training and development and improved facilities.
A rewarding environment
From health and happiness to finance and your career, we'll give you all the support you need.
Health & happiness
- Gym, fitness and wellbeing discounts
- Mental health support
- Flexible working options
Finance
- Pension plan - contribute between 4% and 8% and we'll match it or better
- Quick and easy pension transfer service
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Catering Assistant in Otley employer: Anchor Hanover
Anchor is an exceptional employer, dedicated to the well-being of both its residents and employees. With a strong commitment to providing a real living wage, extensive benefits, and a supportive work culture, Anchor fosters an environment where Care Assistants can thrive through ongoing training and career progression opportunities. Located in the picturesque village of Sudbury, employees enjoy a vibrant community atmosphere alongside beautiful surroundings, making it a truly rewarding place to work.
