CATERING ASSISTANT

Catering Assistant

Location: Merlewood Care Home, Hollow Lane, Virginia Water GU25 4LR

£11.44 per hour 

Hours – 5 days out of 7. Two shifts a week 12pm-7.30pm the rest either 7am-2.30pm or 8am- 3.30pm

• 6 working weeks holiday per annum
• Pension scheme
• Subsidised meals while on duty
• Flexible shifts
• Enhanced overtime rate of pay
• Free uniform
• Blue Light Card paid for
• Full paid induction programme
• Long service awards

Merlewood is a residential and nursing care home catering for up to 53 residents. As a Catering Assistant, you will assist the Chef in the general running of the kitchen from preparation of some food to the washing of dishes as well as service to residents and guests.

Key Responsibilities

• To assist the Chef in some food preparation as directed
• Serve food and beverages to residents and guests
• Assist with collection and washing up of cutlery, crockery and kitchen equipment
• Ensure the dining room is set for each meal service
• Ensure that a good standard of hygiene and cleanliness is maintained throughout the kitchen that meets the Company standards
• Ensure all stock ordered is consistent with planned menus that reflect choice and preference
• Ensure that all machines are used correctly, cleaned and stored. Any faults or damage is to be reported immediately
• Ensuring the correct storage and rotation of stocks
• Ensuring compliance with all food hygiene, health and safety and COSHH regulations as outlined by the Company

Elizabeth Finn Homes are not able to provide sponsorship for applicants who currently do not have the right to work in the UK.

Elizabeth Finn is a leading care provider providing exceptional care throughout our nine prestigious care homes. We value the wonderful contribution all our staff make to our business and our ethos is to place the people we care for at heart of everything we do. We are owned by the charity Turn2Us who are a leading poverty charity.