Bank Catering Assistant

Sanctuary Group; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable care organization in Kilmarnock is seeking a Bank Catering Assistant to join their team. The role involves basic food preparation and serving meals to residents, ensuring high standards of food hygiene. Ideal candidates will possess good communication skills and a caring nature, with catering experience preferred. Flexible shift hours are required. The job offers various employee benefits, including annual leave and occupational sick pay.

Benefits

Occupational sick pay

Confidential 24/7 employee advice service

Cycle to Work scheme

Complimentary meals during long shifts

Comprehensive training and internal career opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous catering experience is desirable.
• Understanding of safe food storage/cleaning practices is essential.
• Caring, enthusiastic, and energetic personality needed.

Responsibilities

• Basic food preparation and presentation of meals.
• Serving meals to residents.
• Ensuring compliance with food hygiene legislation.

Skills

Team work

Catering experience

Food hygiene certificate

Communication

Flexible approach

Job description

Overview

Bank Catering Assistant – Sanctuary Care, 13 Howard St, Kilmarnock KA1 2BP
Salary: £12.21 per hour
Hours: as and when required
Closing Date:
Requisition: 226283

At Sanctuary Care, we believe in providing high quality care homes where people are looked after with dignity and respect. We choose staff for their kind and compassionate nature and aim to care, nurture and enrich the lives of all in our ‘family’ at Sanctuary Care, including staff, residents and family members.

Are you our next Catering Assistant? Here’s more about the role:

• First and foremost – we work together as a team to enrich our residents’ lives and support colleagues, enjoying the process together
• Your main duties will include basic food preparation, presenting meals to a high standard and serving meals to our residents, all performed to relevant food hygiene legislation
• Excellent food and great service play a key part in our residents’ day

What skills do I need?

• Team work – a happy team makes for happy residents and a happy home
• Previous catering experience is desirable as is a food hygiene certificate
• Understanding of safe food storage/cleaning practices is essential
• Support and training are provided
• You need to be caring, enthusiastic and energetic
• Good communication and a flexible approach are essential
• You should be kind with a genuine regard for older people and their needs, ensuring respect and dignity for all

We are only currently accepting applications from those with the right to work in the UK. If applying internally, use your internal careers account. We may withdraw this advertisement at any time, so please apply early.

Inclusion is one of our core values. Sanctuary is committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation, supporting fairness and empathy in the application process. We will make adjustments during the application process in line with our Disability Confident status.

Benefits and wellbeing

Your Mind and Body

• Occupational sick pay after 12 months’ service (for those on contracted hours and subject to qualifying period)
• Confidential 24/7 employee advice service (medical and legal advice)
• Wellbeing resources via employee platforms including Aviva Digicare
• Cycle to Work scheme

Your Financial Wellbeing

• Overtime enhancements
• Financial wellbeing support including access to affordable loans via salary finance and free mortgage advice
• Exclusive discounts through our e-hub
• Contributory pension plan and life assurance
• Parental leave schemes (Adoption, Maternity, Paternity and Shared)

Your Job

• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Complimentary meals during long shifts
• Comprehensive training and internal career opportunities
• Involvement in inclusive staff networks (e.g., Parent Network, Disability Network)
• Loyalty recognition after 12 months’ service
• CI Inspection bonus (subject to qualifying criteria)