Are you passionate about food and dedicated to delivering exceptional service? We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our team at Hafan y Waun Residential Home. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in upholding the highest standards of service, ensuring a positive dining experience for our residents.
Key responsibilities:
- assist in the preparation and serving of meals and beverages, including setting up and clearing of tables where necessary
- recording the temperature of food at the point of service
- maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen and dining areas, including washing up of equipment and utensils
- collaborate with the catering team to deliver exceptional service
- ensure strict compliance with current food handling and hygiene standards, guided by Food Safety legislation and Environmental Health Standards
- adhere to health and safety regulations, encompassing manual handling, COSHH, and safe use of hazardous equipment
Working hours:
35 hours per week on a two-week rolling rota, to include early/late shifts and weekend working.
- previous experience of working in a kitchen environment
- demonstrates a basic understanding of food safety and hygiene practices.
- has excellent teamwork and communication skills.
- displays a willingness to learn and undertake relevant courses as required
What we can offer you
In recognition of your skills and commitment, we provide a comprehensive range of employee benefits, including:
- competitive annual leave allowance (from 27 to 34 days per year pro rata)
- generous pension contribution scheme (employer's contribution of 14.6%)
- family and carer support incl. enhanced maternity pay, carers passport etc
- Lifestyle and Shopping discounts scheme
- Health and Wellbeing support including free and confidential counselling, discounted gym membership
- salary sacrifice schemes incl additional voluntary pension contributions, cycle to work, car leasing.
More information about our range of employee benefits can be found here (
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Should you require any further information about this role please contact William Ainsworth on /
Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. As part of this commitment, certain roleswithin our organisation requireaDisclosureand Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. Pleasenote that the presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. We assess each applicant on a case-by-case basis, and take into account the nature and relevance of any convictions in relation to the responsibilities of the role. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this process, please feel free to contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance to us throughout the recruitment process.
For more details regarding this vacancy, please refer to the full job description on the Ceredigion County Council careers website.
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