Catering Assistant Brendoncare is a charity which provides a range of connected services for people in later life including care homes, extra care housing, community support services and clubs across the South of England. We are people-driven, focusing on empowerment, inclusivity and understanding. We aim to ensure that whoever comes into the Brendoncare environment - whether as a member, resident, volunteer or colleague – they are able to live their life to the fullest potential. Our values reflect who we are – together we are kind, positive, brave and empowering. We need people who really want to make a difference to the lives of people in later life to join us. In return, we will support you to grow and flourish as you are welcomed to the Brendoncare team. Everyone loves good food and good company; in this role you get to provide both. Food is central to the happiness and well-being of the people that live in our services. This role is more than just serving meals and refreshments to residents and their visitors and supporting the catering team - it’s about making someone’s day. You will have a natural affinity with older people and be keen to assist residents with meal choices, supporting the catering team in making each meal an event. Your enthusiasm will be infectious and residents will look forward to your visits as much as they do the refreshments that you bring them. What will I be doing? As a Catering Assistant, your main duties will be: Working as part of a team to serve drinks and refreshments to residents, guests and visitors and clearing tables and cleaning them before they are used again; Undertaking general kitchen duties including basic food preparation, washing up, and cleaning in order to support the needs of the catering team; Ensuring that food is stored in the correct environment and at the correct temperature, rotating stocks as required and to comply with “use by” and “best before” dates. Location: Otterbourne 30 hours per week £12.30 per hour An additional 10% paid for weekend shifts as a premium uplift Alternate weekends off Cooking with fresh ingredients Paid breaks and free meal provided No later finishes (7PM LATEST!) Free parking Uniform provided By working alongside the Chef Manager and second chef you will assist in producing a varied, nutritionally balanced, tasty and an appetising menu to satisfy all dietary needs and preferences of the residents prepared in a safe, hygienic and an efficient catering area. The role includes: Meal prep Assisting with the preparation of meals for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks Stock rotation Maintaining kitchen cleanliness Ensure COSHH standards are exceeded HACCP record completion A full role profile is available on request. Priority will be given to applicants with experience of working in a Care Home setting or experience of catering for older/vulnerable adults with an understanding of their dietary and nutritional needs In Return, we can offer you: Meals provided while on duty in our care homes Free initial DBS check Free parking (subject to availability) An Employee Assistance Programme offering 24 hour support for staff and their immediate family members Blue Light Card EarlyPay Who are Brendoncare? Brendoncare is a charity which provides a range of connected services for people in later life including care homes, extra care housing, community support services and clubs across the South of England. We are people-driven, focusing on empowerment, inclusivity and understanding. We aim to ensure that whoever comes into the Brendoncare environment - whether as a member, resident, volunteer or colleague – they are able to live their life to the fullest potential. Our values reflect who we are – together we are kind, dedicated, forward thinking and empowering. We need people who really want to make a difference to the lives of people in later life to join us. In return, we will support you to grow and flourish as you are welcomed to the Brendoncare team. Safeguarding is a core priority for us. All successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as part of our commitment to ensuring a safe and secure environment for everyone. Please note: We are running a dynamic recruitment process and may begin interviewing suitable candidates before the closing date. We encourage early applications to ensure consideration.