At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare meals and ensure a dignified dining experience for residents.
- Company: Join a caring team at Springhill House, dedicated to making a difference.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible hours, and opportunities for personal growth.
- Other info: Full training provided and a supportive environment for career progression.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact in your community while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Caring nature; previous kitchen experience is a plus but not essential.
The predicted salary is between 13.32 - 13.32 £ per hour.
Make a difference every day and give back to your community! We are looking for a caring and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our team at Springhill House in Accrington. Springhill House has been specially designed to meet the needs of 116 residents living with a range of physical, age-related and mental health conditions. Our team is committed to providing high-quality, person-centred care, and we are looking for someone who shares our passion for making a positive difference every day.
Benefits of becoming our Catering Assistant:
- This role offers a great work-life balance with a regular rota of 34 hours per week, working four 8.5-hour shifts (8.00am – 5.30pm) on an alternate weekend pattern.
- Your working pattern will be:
- Week 1: Two weekday shifts and Saturday & Sunday
- Week 2: Four weekday shifts
- In return for your commitment to our residents, we offer:
- Hourly rates of pay from £12.96 rising to £13.32 per hour, depending on qualifications
- Opportunities to learn and progress with the support of our dedicated Quality Matters team
- Fully funded DBS check
- Comprehensive Holiday Pay scheme that rewards your commitment
- Fantastic Refer a Friend scheme, offering up to £250 per successful referral
- Access to the Blue Light Card, providing discounts and offers across the UK
Responsibilities of our Catering Assistant:
- Preparing meals, snacks and beverages in line with residents' dietary requirements
- Carrying out quality checks on food preparation and storage
- Assisting with food service to provide a dignified dining experience
- Maintaining stock records in line with company policy and food safety regulations
- Ordering stock and keeping accurate records
- Maintaining a clean, hygienic kitchen and supporting with deep cleaning duties
What we're looking for:
To be successful in this role, you'll have a genuine caring nature and a desire to make a real difference to our residents' lives. Previous catering or kitchen experience is desirable, along with a Food Hygiene and/or Catering qualification, although this is not essential as full training will be provided. If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our next Catering Assistant, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and a member of our team will be in touch.
