Overview
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The company is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.
Pay & Hours
* £12.22 per hour
* 17 hours per week
* Working to a rota covering 7 days per week (every other weekend)
The Role
We currently have an opportunity for a friendly and reliable person to join our team as a Catering Assistant. This position is based in the kitchen at The Grange within Buckshaw Retirement Village located between Leyland & Chorley.
As a member of our catering and hospitality team, you will work in the kitchen producing a high-quality food and beverage service to residents of The Grange & Court and visitors to the onsite bistro. You will work with your colleagues, under the direction of Catering Manager with the support of our Hospitality Assistants to deliver hot, fresh food to our residents.
Responsibilities
* Play a key role in ensuring our residents and visitors receive a high-quality food and beverage service within the Bistro or if required delivered to their apartment.
* Work with the Catering Manager and Chef to plan menus in line with dietary requirements and personal preferences.
* Be given training in food safety, health & safety legislation and safe use of cleaning chemicals.
* Work in cooperation with the hospitality and care teams to ensure that food and drinks are delivered to residents and visitors both within the Bistro and to individual apartments where required.
Rewards & Benefits
We believe great work deserves great rewards. Here’s what you’ll enjoy as part of our team:
* Car Maintenance Made Easy – new for 2025: Spread the cost of MOTs, servicing, and repairs with our new car maintenance scheme—saving you time and money.
* Cycle to Work with Halfords – new for 2025: Save up to £1,000 a year on your commute with our tax-efficient cycle-to-work scheme.
* £250 - £2000 Refer-a-Friend Bonus: Refer someone amazing and earn up to £2,000 when they join the team.
* Instant Recognition Rewards: On-the-spot vouchers and monthly rewards for going above and beyond.
* Grow with Us: Induction and funded qualifications with clear pathways for internal career progression.
* Monthly In-House Lottery: Huge cash prizes every month for being part of the team.
* Exclusive Discounts: Savings on retail, supermarkets, holidays, entertainment, and cinema tickets.
* Fitness Perks: Discounted gym memberships nationwide, plus on-demand workouts and classes.
* Smart Savings & Loans: Access savings plans and low-cost loans with the credit union, plus our Techsave scheme.
* Health & Protection Plans: Discounted hospital and death benefit plans.
* Wellbeing Support: Free counselling and 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
About us
Buckshaw Retirement Village is a not for profit organisation dedicated to delivering high-quality, person-centred care to the individuals who we support. The Village provides retirement living within distinct communities offering options for ownership and rental in an attractive and well-appointed location. Chorley Home Care provides care and support to residents in their own homes across Buckshaw Retirement Village.
The Retirement Village provides a unique approach by combining beautiful, purpose-built accommodation with a dynamic and lively activity and wellbeing programme alongside access to 24-hour care and support. The village is home to our on-site bistro and bar, hairdressing salon, village shop and wellbeing suite.
Successful candidates will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.
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