Catering Assistant

Location: Stildon16 hour contract£12.85 per hourPaid breaks and free meal providedFree parkingUniform providedBy working alongside the Chef Manager and second chef you will assist in producing a varied, nutritionally balanced, tasty and an appetising menu to satisfy all dietary needs and preferences of the residents prepared in a safe, hygienic and an efficient catering area.The role includes:Meal prepAssisting with the preparation of meals for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacksStock rotationMaintaining kitchen cleanlinessEnsure COSHH standards are exceededHACCP record completionPriority will be given to applicants with experience of working in a Care Home setting or experience of catering for older/vulnerable adults with an understanding of their dietary and nutritional needsIn Return, we can offer you:Meals provided while on duty in our care homesFree initial DBS checkFree parking (subject to availability)An Employee Assistance Programme offering 24 hour support for staff and their immediate family membersBlue Light CardPaywise+In Return, we can offer you:Minimum of 5.6 weeks holiday including bank holidaysEnhanced annual leave after five years to reward long service and dedicationExtensive training and continual personal developmentMeals provided while on duty in our care homesFree initial DBS checkFree parking (subject to availability)An Employee Assistance Programme offering 24 hour support for staff and their immediate family membersWho are Brendoncare?Brendoncare is a charity which provides a range of connected services for people in later life including care homes, extra care housing, community support services and clubs across the South of England.We are people-driven, focusing on empowerment, inclusivity and understanding. We aim to ensure that whoever comes into the Brendoncare environment - whether as a member, resident, volunteer or colleague – they are able to live their life to the fullest potential.Our values reflect who we are – together we are kind, dedicated, forward thinking and empowering. We need people who really want to make a difference to the lives of people in later life to join us.In return, we will support you to grow and flourish as you are welcomed to the Brendoncare team.Safeguarding is a core priority for us. All successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as part of our commitment to ensuring a safe and secure environment for everyone.Please note: We are running a dynamic recruitment process and may begin interviewing suitable candidates before the closing date. We encourage early applications to ensure consideration.TPBN1_UKTJ