Sanctuary Group
Bank Catering Assistant
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Bank Catering Assistant
Location: Cedar Grange Residential and Nursing Home, Cross Lanes, Lanstephan, Launceston, PL15 8FB
Salary: £12.71 per hour
Hours: As and when required – no late nights, no split shifts
About the Role
Cook up your career in care with a better work-life balance.
We’re excited to welcome a Catering Assistant to support the preparation and serving of nutritious, well-presented meals at Cedar Grange in Launceston, without the long hours or split shifts often found in hospitality.
Working as part of a friendly kitchen team, you’ll help create a positive dining experience for residents within a calm, well-organised environment.
We're proudly Investors in People Gold Accredited and not-for-profit, meaning every penny earned goes straight back into our people and homes. Whether you’ve found your calling or are still discovering it, we’ll support you every step of the way.
Join Sanctuary Care, an award-winning team where colleagues and residents truly matter. We're proud winners of:
- 2025 Nursing Times Award for Care of Older People
- 2025 Care Home Awards for Best for Training and Development and Outstanding Larger Care Home Group.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the catering team with basic food preparation and meal service
- Present and serve meals to a high standard for residents
- Follow food hygiene and safety standards at all times
- Keep kitchen and dining areas clean, safe, and welcoming
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to support residents’ daily experience
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Skills & Experience
- A caring, enthusiastic approach with a genuine interest in older people
- Strong teamwork skills and willingness to support colleagues
- Proven understanding of safe food handling and cleaning practices
- Previous catering experience and food hygiene certificate (or willingness to obtain one)
- Clear communication skills and a flexible approach
Benefits
You deserve more than the basics. Our package includes:
- 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata, including bank holidays)
- Occupational sick pay linked to length of service
- An employment pension (contributory scheme)
- CQC/CI inspection bonus
- Health and wellbeing support, including:
- Aviva Digicare+ with virtual GP appointments
- Employee Assistance Programme (medical, financial, legal advice + short-term counselling)
- Company-paid life insurance
- Parental leave arrangements and annual leave purchase scheme
- Company-funded training and ongoing career development, including our Team Leader Development Programme
- Flexible working options and an inclusive culture
- Support through staff networks (including PRISM, Disability, Race Equality, and Parent networks)
- Free meals (dependent on shift duration)
- Exclusive retail discounts, Cycle to Work scheme, and salary sacrifice arrangements
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Ready to kickstart an inspiring career journey with us? Apply today and join us in leading the way in care.
For more insight, explore our values, culture, and team stories at www.sanctuary-care.co.uk/jobs or follow us on social media.
Before You Apply
- We can only accept applicants with freedom to work in the UK.
- All roles require safeguarding checks, including criminal records and overseas police checks if applicable.
- Internal candidates must apply via their internal careers account.
Applications may close early, so apply promptly.
Commitment to Inclusion
Inclusion is one of our core values. We’re a diverse and inclusive organisation dedicated to ensuring everyone can thrive. Applications from all backgrounds are welcome, and we’ll make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process in line with our Disability Confident employer status.
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