Job Details:
Job Reference:HCC624107
Salary Range: GBP 24,796 : GBP 25,128 pro:rata, per annum (actual salary GBP 17,424 : GBP 17,657 per annum)
Work Location: Marlfield, Alton
Hours per week: 26
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 1 June 2026
The Role:
Join our friendly and supportive team, as aCatering Assistant at Marlfield residential and nursing care home for older adults.
What you'll do:
:Provide assistanceduring mealtimes:Serve residents their meals and support them with eating and drinking, ensuring they enjoy high:quality, nutritious meals that are tailored to their dietary needs.
:Food preparation:Assist with food preparation, including special diets for individual residents.
:Cleaning:Carry out scheduled cleaning, including surfaces, floors, walls, and equipment, tomaintainessential kitchen hygiene and cleanliness.
:Hygiene and safety:Ensure strict adherence to food hygiene, health, and safety regulations.
:Build relationships:Deliver a person:centred cateringservice anddevelop positive connections with residents as youassistthem with their meals.
What we're looking for:
No experience necessary : we provide all the training you need to be a great Catering Assistant.What'smore important to us is that you have the right values,skillsand motivations to provide high qualitysupport.
:Knowledge:Level 2 in Food Safety (or equivalent) orbe willing to complete within 3 months of starting in the role. Understanding of kitchen hygiene.
:Team player:Enjoys working in a team, usingstrong communicationand relationship building skills.
:Able to use initiative:Can problem:solvein a practical way and respond appropriately whereadditionalhelp is needed or in emergencies.
:Resilient:Able to work effectively and calmly under pressure, adapting positively to changing situations and demands.
:Respect and patience:Treat residents with dignity and adapt to their individual needs.
Take a lookat ourCandidate Pack for more information about the Catering Assistant role,teamand our values.The section 'About you' explains what specific knowledge, skills and experience we want you to tell us about.Make sure you explain how you meet these requirements anddemonstrateour values, in your application.
Why join us?
:Rewarding Work:Make a real difference in the lives of our residents and know that you can help improve the quality of life of others and make a lasting impact on the lives of those you care for.
:Make a Difference:Watch thisshort videoto find out more about the important work our Residential Home Teams do.
:Supportive Environment:Work in a friendly and collaborative team who feel proud of the work they do to support people in our community.
:Professional Growth:We invest in your future. With ongoing development opportunities,you'llhave the chance to enhance your skills and advance your career in the care sector.
:Competitive Benefits Package:Find more informationhere.
This role involves some weekend and bank holidays working, for which enhancements are paid in line with the HCC salary policy.
Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying.
Other roles you may have experience of mayinclude:Customer Services, Kitchen Staff, Waiter/Waitress, General Assistant, Hospitality, Retail, Kitchen Assistant, General Assistant, Food Assistant, Dishwasher, Food Service Assistant, Kitchen Porter.
Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.
Values Based Recruitment:
We recruit for attitudes and values in Adults' Health and Care. We invite you to evidence how you demonstrate our 5 core values in your application.For more information on our values, please refer to the candidate pack.
Additional Information:
Catering Assistant Candidate Pack