Agency Catering Assistant – Care Homes & Care Settings
Location: North East, North West, Midlands, Yorkshire | Flexible Shifts
We’re looking for a dedicated Agency Catering Assistant to support care homes and care settings across the North East, North West, Midlands, and Yorkshire.
This is a rewarding role for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced kitchen environment while helping to provide nutritious, high-quality meals that make a real difference to residents’ health and wellbeing.
What You’ll Do:
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Support chefs in preparing and serving meals to residents.
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Assist in following IDDSI (International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative) guidelines for textured diets.
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Help prepare meals in line with residents’ care plans and dietary requirements.
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Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, and kitchen safety.
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Ensure all equipment and work areas are kept clean and compliant with food safety standards.
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Adapt to new care settings and work effectively as part of different kitchen teams.
What We’re Looking For:
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Previous experience in catering or kitchen assistant roles, ideally within care homes or healthcare environments.
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Understanding of nutrition, special diets, and IDDSI standards (training can be provided).
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Food Hygiene Level 2 qualification (essential).
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Team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
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Flexibility to travel across multiple locations and work varied shifts.
Why Join Us:
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Competitive pay rates.
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Flexible working hours and shift patterns.
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Opportunities to work across a range of care settings.
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Supportive and welcoming agency team