Join Our Award-Winning Team
Fantastic shift patterns – no finishes later than 7pm
Rotating weekends off
Enhanced overtime pay
We are looking for a new member to join our multi award-winning catering team at The Close Care Home, set in beautiful grounds and rated Outstanding – the highest rating possible in the UK.
Food is at the heart of everything we do, and we pride ourselves on providing fresh, high-quality dishes. Our philosophy is simple: it's about what our residents want to eat, not what they have to eat.
Our kitchen is a true playground for any chef or catering professional looking to develop their skills:
* Opportunities to enter national competitions
* Private dining events and high-level functions
* Seasonal feasts such as pig roasts and BBQs
* A variety of annual events and celebrations
* Weekly menus created in-house – if you've always wanted to cook something, we can make it happen
We also host seminars for other care homes, showcasing our approach to food and service.
What we offer:
* All training and uniforms provided
* Full funding for professional training courses
* Supportive team environment with room to grow
Main Duties
* Assist in the preparation of meals for residents and staff (vegetable prep, sandwiches, salads, desserts, and general food production).
* Support with deliveries – checking stock, moving items to correct storage areas once signed off by senior staff.
* Maintain excellent standards of hygiene, following the cleaning rota and guidance from senior kitchen staff.
* Carry out daily cleaning duties, ensuring all work surfaces, utensils, and floors are spotless at the end of each day.
* Support the chef on duty with any other kitchen tasks as required.
Please ensure you can commute to The Close Care Home before applying.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £13.00 per hour
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Abingdon OX14 3DP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
* Catering: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person