Posted: 5 June
The role
At Sanctuary Care, we believe in providing high quality care homes where people are looked after with the utmost dignity and respect. It goes without saying that kindness is what care is all about, so first and foremost, we carefully choose our staff for their kind and compassionate nature. We aim to care, nurture and enrich the lives of all in our 'family' at Sanctuary Care, whether that's our staff, residents or family members. Bank Catering Assistant Pitcairn Lodge , Westhill - Straik Rd, AB32 6XT £12.71 per hour Hours as and when required Cook up your career incarewith a better work-life balance We're excited to welcome a Bank Catering Assistant to support the preparation and serving of nutritious, well-presented mealsatPitcairn Lodgein Westhill - Straik Rd, AB32 6XT ,without the long hours or split shifts often found in hospitality. Working as part of a friendly kitchen team, you'll help create a positive dining experience for residents within a calm, well-organised environment. We're proudlyInvestors in People Gold accredited and not-for-profit,which means every pennywe makegoes straight backinto our people and our homes. Whether you've already found your calling or you're still discovering it, we'll support you every step of the way. From your first day to your dream role, we'll help you get there. When you join Sanctuary Care, you're joining anaward-winningteam where colleagues and residents truly matter.We're proud winners of the 2025 Nursing Times Award for Care of Older Peopleand the 2025 Care Home AwardsBest for Training and Development, and Outstanding Larger Care Home Group. Your role Support the catering team with basic food preparation and meal service Present and serve meals to a high standard for residents Follow food hygiene and safety standards at all times Keep kitchen and dining areas clean, safe and welcoming Work collaboratively with colleagues to support residents' daily experience Your skills A caring, enthusiastic approach with a genuine interest in older people Good teamwork skills and a willingness to support colleagues An understanding of safe food handling and cleaning practices Previous catering experience and a food hygiene certificate, or willingness to work towards one Clear communication skills and a flexible approach Your rewards You deserve more than the basics. That's why, alongside28 days' annual leave pro rata (including bank holidays),occupationalsick paylinked to length of service, and acontributorypension, we've created a package to help you thrive: CQC/CIinspection bonus Health and wellbeingsupport - including Aviva Digicare with virtual GP appointments, plus an Employee Assistance Programme offering medical, financial, and legal advice, as well as short-term counselling Company-paid life insurance Parental leave arrangements andannual leave purchase scheme Company-funded training andongoingcareer developmentopportunities, including our Team Leader Development Programme Flexible working options and aninclusive culturewhere everyone belongs, supported by ourstaffnetworksincludingPRISM, Disability, Race Equalityand Parent networks Free meals dependant on shift duration Exclusiveretaildiscounts , Cycle to Work, and salary sacrificearrangements Some rewards are subject toa qualifying period or other criteria - visit our website for more information. Ready tostart an inspiring career journey with us? Apply todayand join us in leading the way in care.Curious about what it's like to work with us? Discover our values, culture, and real stories from our teams at www.sanctuary-care.co.uk/jobsor follow us on socials. Before you apply We can only accept applications from individuals with the right to work in the UK. All roles require safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including criminal records and overseas police checks if needed; for more information, please get in touch. Internal candidates should apply via their internal careers account. We may close this advert early, so please apply as soon as possible. Inclusion is one of our core values . We're committed tobeinga diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process in line with our Disability Confident employer status. Building Equality and Diversity Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers. We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working. A PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups scheme) check in respect of protected adults will be necessary in the event of a successful application, which we will pay for. Sanctuary Care Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity. Job Segment: Inspector, Quality
