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Catering Assistant
Four Seasons Health Care Limited
City of Edinburgh
On-site
GBP 20,000 - 24,000
Full time
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Job summary
An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Catering Assistant to join their team. In this role, you will collaborate with the Head Chef to create nutritious meals that enhance the dining experience for residents. The position requires a passion for service, strong communication skills, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of food hygiene. With various shifts available, you will enjoy a supportive environment that values teamwork and personal development. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others while working in a warm and inviting care home setting.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Knowledgeable in food hygiene and food preparation.
- Strong communicator and influencer, engaging well with others.
Responsibilities
- Help prepare meals considering special dietary requirements.
- Ensure cleanliness of the kitchen area and equipment.
- Develop positive relationships with residents and staff.
Skills
Job description
We are recruiting a Catering Assistant. Working as a catering assistant you will work alongside the Head Chef to provide nutritious and enticing meals for the residents in our care. You will ensure the overall dining experience is consistently delivered to all residents. As one of the largest healthcare providers in the UK it’s important to us to couple great care with meaningful and enjoyable experiences.
As a Catering Assistant you will:
- Help prepare all meals within the home, paying consideration to special dietary requirements
- Ensure the general cleanliness and tidiness of the kitchen area, equipment and appliances
- Develop a positive relationship with all residents, staff and other visitors to the home
- Regularly seek feedback from residents and staff in order to continually improve the level of service offered
- Receive, check and safely store kitchen deliveries
To succeed you will be:
- Knowledgeable of food hygiene and food preparation
- A team player who engages well with others
- Strong communicator and influencer
- Energetic and hard-working
- Flexible and adaptable to change
- Passionate about offering superior services and want to make a difference
- A glass half full person, with a sense of humour and a positive outlook
We offer you a great range of benefits, which include:
- Various shifts available including working 3 days on and 4 days off
- Free meals
- Access to excellent training
- Discounts and benefits suited to your lifestyle
- Free onsite parking
- Free uniform
- NEST work place pension contributions
- Long service awards
St Margarets, Edinburgh
Situated in Newington with views of Arthur's Seat and Salisbury Crags and close to all that Edinburgh has to offer, St Margaret's Care Home is a warm and inviting residence close to a number of parks and golf courses, and with great access to local amenities.
The home offers nursing, residential, dementia, respite and palliative care.
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