Catering Assistant
| Posting date: | 19 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £24,796 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | £24,796 per annum, pro rata (£12.85 per hour) + Welcome payment |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 07 September 2025 |
| Location: | BA2 1RS |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Bath & North East Somerset Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | RITM0221504 |
Summary
At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve people’s lives.
This post attracts a welcome payment of 5% of the starting salary for the grade to enable individuals to join our permanent workforce. This is payable upon successful completion of your probationary period and is subject to eligibility criteria.
Make a real impact in your community! We're looking for friendly and reliable Catering Assistants to join our team at Cleeve Court in Bath, supporting older adults in a warm and caring environment. If you enjoy working with people and want a rewarding role where every day matters, we’d love to hear from you!
About the Team
Cleeve Court is one of our two Community Resource Centres (CRCs), providing essential care and support to older adults, including those living with dementia. Our CRCs in Bath and Midsomer Norton are warm, welcoming environments where residents receive high-quality care in a safe and comfortable setting.
You’ll be joining a passionate and supportive hospitality team that plays a vital role in creating a positive daily experience for our residents. We work together to ensure mealtimes are enjoyable, nutritious, and delivered with care and dignity.
About the Role
This is a permanent, part-time position, offering either 21 or 27 hours per week. You’ll work on a set rota that includes alternate weekends and some bank holidays.
As a Catering Assistant, you’ll help deliver our catering service by:
-Assisting with the transportation and delivery of meals from the kitchen
-Supporting food and drink service to residents and visitors
-Setting up and cleaning dining areas and kitchen spaces
-Ensuring crockery, cutlery, and utensils are clean and ready for each meal
-Communicating effectively with care staff, residents, and visitors
-Your contribution will help ensure our residents enjoy nutritious meals in a clean, welcoming environment.
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
-A proactive team player, but also confident working independently
-Friendly and approachable, with good communication skills
-Reliable and committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
-Experience in a catering environment and knowledge of food safety is desirable, but don’t worry if you’re new to this – full training will be provided.
Interested in Joining Us?
If you’d like to learn more or have any questions, please contact Zoltan Simko, Hospitality Manager, at Zoltan_simko@bathnes.gov.uk – we’d love to hear from you!
Interview date: To be confirmed
Please note: No agencies, please.
Bath & North East Somerset Council operates a policy of prior consideration for individuals on our at-risk register (redeployees). If a redeployee meets the essential criteria, they will be considered ahead of external applicants
This post attracts a welcome payment of 5% of the starting salary for the grade to enable individuals to join our permanent workforce. This is payable upon successful completion of your probationary period and is subject to eligibility criteria.
Make a real impact in your community! We're looking for friendly and reliable Catering Assistants to join our team at Cleeve Court in Bath, supporting older adults in a warm and caring environment. If you enjoy working with people and want a rewarding role where every day matters, we’d love to hear from you!
About the Team
Cleeve Court is one of our two Community Resource Centres (CRCs), providing essential care and support to older adults, including those living with dementia. Our CRCs in Bath and Midsomer Norton are warm, welcoming environments where residents receive high-quality care in a safe and comfortable setting.
You’ll be joining a passionate and supportive hospitality team that plays a vital role in creating a positive daily experience for our residents. We work together to ensure mealtimes are enjoyable, nutritious, and delivered with care and dignity.
About the Role
This is a permanent, part-time position, offering either 21 or 27 hours per week. You’ll work on a set rota that includes alternate weekends and some bank holidays.
As a Catering Assistant, you’ll help deliver our catering service by:
-Assisting with the transportation and delivery of meals from the kitchen
-Supporting food and drink service to residents and visitors
-Setting up and cleaning dining areas and kitchen spaces
-Ensuring crockery, cutlery, and utensils are clean and ready for each meal
-Communicating effectively with care staff, residents, and visitors
-Your contribution will help ensure our residents enjoy nutritious meals in a clean, welcoming environment.
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
-A proactive team player, but also confident working independently
-Friendly and approachable, with good communication skills
-Reliable and committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
-Experience in a catering environment and knowledge of food safety is desirable, but don’t worry if you’re new to this – full training will be provided.
Interested in Joining Us?
If you’d like to learn more or have any questions, please contact Zoltan Simko, Hospitality Manager, at Zoltan_simko@bathnes.gov.uk – we’d love to hear from you!
Interview date: To be confirmed
Please note: No agencies, please.
Bath & North East Somerset Council operates a policy of prior consideration for individuals on our at-risk register (redeployees). If a redeployee meets the essential criteria, they will be considered ahead of external applicants
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