20 hours per week.
We are seeking a friendly and reliable Catering Assistant to join our warm and caring team. Working in a dementia care home, you’ll play a vital role in preparing and serving nutritious meals that support our residents’ health and wellbeing. This position requires sensitivity, patience, and a genuine desire to make mealtimes an enjoyable and comforting part of each resident’s day.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Assist in the preparation of hot and cold meals, following dietary guidelines and individual needs
2. Support residents during mealtimes with dignity and respect
3. Maintain hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas in line with food safety standards
4. Monitor food stock levels and communicate with senior staff regarding supplies
5. Help with setting up tables and clearing away after meals
6. Communicate warmly with residents and contribute to a positive dining experience
7. Collaborate with care staff to understand individual dietary needs and preferences
What We’re Looking For:
8. Previous experience in a catering environment
9. Knowledge of food safety and food hygiene
10. Understanding of dementia and the importance of person-centered care
Please note all applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK
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Mayflower Court in Southampton is home to well trained and helpful staff with rooms for up to 72 residents. At Anchor, we pride ourselves in providing 24-hour care and specialised services for elderly people, the beauty of our grounds, the quality of our catering and our engaging activities we deliver.
11. Beautiful home and location with good transport links – Rated ‘Good’ by CQC
12. Great opportunity to develop skills and knowledge with excellent training packages and staff mentors
13. Person centred care and activities tailored to suit the individual
Anchor – a great place to work
Anchor is England’s largest not-for-profit providers of care and housing for older people. Our heartfelt ambition is to transform housing and care so everyone can have a home where they love living in later life.
We’re not-for-profit which means every penny we make or save is invested in the people who live with us, the places they live and the people who work here. That means a better standard of care and customer service, better wages, more investment in training and development and improved facilities.
A rewarding environment
From health and happiness to finance and your career, we’ll give you all the support you need.
Health & happiness
14. Gym, fitness and wellbeing discounts
15. Mental health support
16. Flexible working options
Finance
17. Pension plan – contribute between 4% and 8% and we’ll match it or better
18. Quick and easy pension transfer service
19. Savings and financial advice, loans, free life assurance
20. Discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, technology and more
Career
21. Ongoing personal and professional development programme
22. Leadership Pathways online learning resources
23. Career progression and promotion opportunities
To see our full range of benefits, check out our dedicated
Celebrating diversity, celebrating you
Anchor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aim to celebrate diversity and inclusion in all that we do, as we know that the more diverse our colleagues are, the better care and support we can give to our residents and each other.
We are proud to have an LGBT+ group for our residents, and also Disability, LGBT+ and race and ethnicity colleague networks. These work to celebrate diversity, address concerns, review policy and practice and empower their members. We also have an Inclusive Ambassador network to allow all colleagues to be part of promoting diversity and to be an ally to others.
We are a member of Inclusive Employers, a Stonewall Diversity Champion and a signatory to the Care Leaver Covenant and HouseProud Pledge schemes.