At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare and serve nutritious meals while creating a welcoming dining experience for residents.
- Company: Join Quantum Care, a caring non-profit supporting older people in a luxury care home.
- Benefits: Earn £12.71-£13.21 per hour, enjoy flexible hours, and access great training and support.
- Other info: Enjoy career growth opportunities and a values-driven workplace where your contribution matters.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in residents' lives while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Team player with good communication skills; food prep experience is a plus but not required.
The predicted salary is between 12.71 - 12.71 £ per hour.
Contract: Part Time – Perm / Flexible hours also available - Temp
Hour: 10 - 20 hours per week
Pay: £12.71 per hour weekdays & £13.21 per hour weekends
Shift Times: 9am to 5pm – Weekday and alternative Weekends/ Shift times can vary
Location: Desbrow Lane, Royston, SG8 7FR
Quantum Care is a no‑for‑profit organisation supporting over 2,000 older people across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Essex. Our mission is simple: to help our residents live well, with dignity, comfort and joy. To do that, we need people who care as much as we do and Make Every Day Matter.
We are seeking a Catering Assistant to join our welcoming team at Melwood Grange Care Home in Royston. A luxury, 73 bed purpose-built care home set in the Hertfordshire countryside, Melwood Grange offers exceptional care in stylish surroundings, with premium facilities including a cinema, café, hair and beauty salon, and beautifully landscaped gardens.
As a Catering Assistant you will support the preparation and serving of nutritious meals, and help create a welcoming dining experience that promotes residents' health, wellbeing and dignity.
What You’ll Bring
- A team‑focused attitude and good communication skills
- Experience in food preparation and service preferred, however full training is provided
- Familiarity with hygiene standards
- Reliability and good Customer Service skills
- A positive, caring and compassionate attitude
- Ability to follow Chefs
Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Preparation and serving of meals
- Assisting residents with dining needs where required
- Follow high standards of food hygiene and health & safety
- Support the kitchen team with cleaning and washing duties
- Supporting with stock and storage
- Follow any other task requirements from the Chefs
Why Join Quantum Care?
We value our teams and invest in their wellbeing, growth and success. In return for your dedication, you’ll receive:
- Competitive salary with enhanced pay on weekends and Bank Holidays
- Clear career development pathways and recognition of milestones
- First‑class in‑house training from day one
- Free Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7 support
- Company pension scheme (after 1 year of service)
- Free DBS check and uniform
- Access to retail discounts and exclusive offers
- A supportive, values‑driven workplace where your contribution truly matters
Terms and Conditions apply to all benefits. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well‑established organisation offering rewarding work, a strong sense of purpose and real opportunities for progression. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds who have the right to work in the UK. Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship at this time. An Overseas Police Check/ Certificate of Good Conduct may be required if you have lived or worked outside the UK for 12 Months or more, spent a significant period overseas, or worked abroad in a position of trust. This will be in addition to a mandatory Enhanced DBS check.
Catering Assistant in Royston employer: Quantum Care
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