Relief Catering Assistant – Hafan y Waun Residential Care Home
| Posting date: | 02 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £24,413 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 13 October 2025 |
| Location: | Aberystwyth, Ceredigion |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | REQ106276 |
Summary
Join Our Team as a Catering Assistant at Hafan y Waun Residential Home, Aberystwyth!
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.
• Use of hazardous equipment.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations, encompassing manual handling, COSHH, and safe use of dangerous equipment.
Working hours:
• 0 hours per week on a two-week rolling rota, to include early/late shifts and weekend working.
Our ideal candidate
• 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 & 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 on our careers website.
Join us in creating a positive and fulfilling dining experience for our residents. Apply today and be a valued member of our dedicated team.
Please see our careers website for the Job Description and Person Specification.
If you require further information about this role, please contact Rachael Jones on Rachael.Jones@ceredigion.gov.uk / 01970 633001
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 roles within our organisation require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. Please note 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.
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.
• Use of hazardous equipment.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations, encompassing manual handling, COSHH, and safe use of dangerous equipment.
Working hours:
• 0 hours per week on a two-week rolling rota, to include early/late shifts and weekend working.
Our ideal candidate
• 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 & 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 on our careers website.
Join us in creating a positive and fulfilling dining experience for our residents. Apply today and be a valued member of our dedicated team.
Please see our careers website for the Job Description and Person Specification.
If you require further information about this role, please contact Rachael Jones on Rachael.Jones@ceredigion.gov.uk / 01970 633001
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 roles within our organisation require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. Please note 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.
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