Seckford Care Address: Seckford Almshouses, Seckford Street, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4NB Salary: £13,270.40 per annum Hours: 20 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, Variable shifts available Contract: Permanent, Required as soon as possible Reference: 0727 We are looking to appoint a General Catering Assistant to join our Catering Team at our Care Home. You will assist with all general kitchen/catering duties in our busy catering department as directed by the Chefs, including the preparation and provision of the food service to residents. You will have an interest in food preparation, production, ideally a knowledge of working equipment used in kitchens and experience in a catering environment or a customer facing role. Prior experience is not essential. Working hours We have variable shift patterns available: Every other weekend, Saturday and Sunday, 7:00am to 2.30pm or 12.00pm to 7.00pm. Midweek shifts 7.00am to 2.30pm or 12.00pm to 7.00pm. About us Seckford Care is an award winning, CQC Outstanding care facility based in our beautiful grade 2 listed building in the heart of Woodbridge. We provide 30 Extra Care apartments for those who wish to live independently, safe in the knowledge that carers are on hand 24 hours a day. We provide 26 residential care rooms in Jubilee House for those who would like their own comfortable room, all their meals, laundry and cleaning provided. Our dedicated Activities team facilitates a wide range of activities for all residents at Seckford Care. For more information If you have any questions or enquiries regarding the role or the application process, please contact us by calling 01394 386520. How to apply To apply, please submit your completed Application Form (pdf) by email, stating ‘Catering Assistant’ in the subject line, to recruitment@seckford-foundation.org.uk Please follow the link and complete the application form, a CV and covering letter will not suffice. Closing date: 1.00 pm, 9 May 2026. Interview date: Week commencing 11 May 2026. All appointments are subject to the usual pre- employment checks to meet vetting and barring requirements. For more information about the application and vetting process please refer to the Explanatory Notes provided. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Seckford Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. All applicants must be willing to undergo screening appropriate to the position, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).