Catering Assistant
| Posting date: | 26 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £24,027 to £24,348 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | £24,027 - £24,348 pro-rata, per annum (actual salary £9,740 - £9,870 per annum) |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 13 July 2025 |
| Location: | Ringwood, Hampshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Hampshire County Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | HCC621552 |
Summary
Within our older adults’ homes, we aim to create a warm and welcoming environment where our Catering Assistants can deliver the exceptional care our residents deserve. Join our supportive team and be part of something special, where your dedication and compassion can make a big difference to the lives of others.
What you'll do:
• Provide assistance during mealtimes: Serve residents their meals and support them with eating and drinking, ensuring they enjoy high-quality, nutritious meals that are tailored to their dietary needs.
• Food preparation: Assist with food preparation, including special diets for individual residents.
• Cleaning: Carry out scheduled cleaning, including surfaces, floors, walls, and equipment, to maintain essential kitchen hygiene and cleanliness.
• Hygiene and safety: Ensure strict adherence to food hygiene, health, and safety regulations.
• Build relationships: Deliver a person-centred catering service, and develop positive connections with residents as you assist them with their meals.
What we're looking for:
No experience necessary – we provide all the training you need to be a great Catering Assistant. What’s more important to us is that you have the right values, skills and motivations to provide high quality support.
• Knowledge: Level 2 in Food Safety (or equivalent), or be willing to complete within 3 months of starting in the role. Understanding of kitchen hygiene.
• Team player: Enjoys working in a team, using strong communication and relationship building skills.
• Able to use initiative: Can problem-solve in a practical way and respond appropriately where additional help is needed or in emergencies.
• Resilient: Able to work effectively and calmly under pressure, adapting positively to changing situations and demands.
• Respect and patience: Treat residents with dignity and adapt to their individual needs.
Why join us?
• Rewarding Work: Make a real difference in the lives of our residents and know that you can help improve the quality of life of others and make a lasting impact on the lives of those you care for.
• Supportive Environment: Work in a friendly and collaborative team who feel proud of the work they do to support people in our community.
• Professional Growth: We invest in your future. With ongoing development opportunities, you’ll have the chance to enhance your skills and advance your career in the care sector.
• Competitive Benefits Package: Find more information here.
This role involves some weekend and bank holidays working, for which enhancements are paid in line with the HCC salary policy.
Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying.
Other roles you may have experience of may include: Customer Services, Kitchen Staff, Waiter/Waitress, General Assistant, Hospitality, Retail, Kitchen Assistant, General Assistant, Food Assistant, Dishwasher, Food Service Assistant, Kitchen Porter.
To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details.
What you'll do:
• Provide assistance during mealtimes: Serve residents their meals and support them with eating and drinking, ensuring they enjoy high-quality, nutritious meals that are tailored to their dietary needs.
• Food preparation: Assist with food preparation, including special diets for individual residents.
• Cleaning: Carry out scheduled cleaning, including surfaces, floors, walls, and equipment, to maintain essential kitchen hygiene and cleanliness.
• Hygiene and safety: Ensure strict adherence to food hygiene, health, and safety regulations.
• Build relationships: Deliver a person-centred catering service, and develop positive connections with residents as you assist them with their meals.
What we're looking for:
No experience necessary – we provide all the training you need to be a great Catering Assistant. What’s more important to us is that you have the right values, skills and motivations to provide high quality support.
• Knowledge: Level 2 in Food Safety (or equivalent), or be willing to complete within 3 months of starting in the role. Understanding of kitchen hygiene.
• Team player: Enjoys working in a team, using strong communication and relationship building skills.
• Able to use initiative: Can problem-solve in a practical way and respond appropriately where additional help is needed or in emergencies.
• Resilient: Able to work effectively and calmly under pressure, adapting positively to changing situations and demands.
• Respect and patience: Treat residents with dignity and adapt to their individual needs.
Why join us?
• Rewarding Work: Make a real difference in the lives of our residents and know that you can help improve the quality of life of others and make a lasting impact on the lives of those you care for.
• Supportive Environment: Work in a friendly and collaborative team who feel proud of the work they do to support people in our community.
• Professional Growth: We invest in your future. With ongoing development opportunities, you’ll have the chance to enhance your skills and advance your career in the care sector.
• Competitive Benefits Package: Find more information here.
This role involves some weekend and bank holidays working, for which enhancements are paid in line with the HCC salary policy.
Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying.
Other roles you may have experience of may include: Customer Services, Kitchen Staff, Waiter/Waitress, General Assistant, Hospitality, Retail, Kitchen Assistant, General Assistant, Food Assistant, Dishwasher, Food Service Assistant, Kitchen Porter.
To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details.
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