Exemplar Health Care
Catering Assistant
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Catering Assistant
Catering Assistant at Cheshire Springs
About the Role
Are you looking for a catering job with a difference? Join us as our new Catering Assistant at Cheshire Springs care home in Ellesmere Port.
In this role, you’ll help the chef:
- Prepare and cook food for the people we support
- Set dining tables
- Keep the kitchen clean
Meal times are an important part of our daily routine, and in this role you’ll ensure everyone has a positive dining experience.
This is an exciting opportunity to use your catering skills to make a real difference every day.
Employment Details
Position: Catering Assistant Care Home: Cheshire Springs Location: Chester Road, Whitby, Ellesmere Port, CH65 6RY Contract Type: Part-time – 10 hours per week (includes weekends) Hourly Rate: £12.71 per hour Care home CQC rating: Not yet inspected – opened June 2022
About Exemplar Health Care
Cheshire Springs is part of Exemplar Health Care, one of the country’s leading nursing care providers.
We support adults with:
- Complex needs arising from:
- Mental health conditions
- Neuro-disabilities
- Physical disabilities
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We offer: ✔ Stable and secure employment opportunities ✔ Great benefits and perks ✔ Plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and progress
Key Responsibilities
Our Catering Assistants create delicious and nourishing meals for residents with diverse dietary requirements. Daily tasks include:
- Assisting with basic food preparation
- Maintaining kitchen cleanliness, including:
- Washing up
- Cleaning freezers
- Mopping floors
- Sanitising all diningware
- Collaborating with the chef to develop:
- Menus tailored to people’s preferences, needs, and dietary choices
- Gathering feedback on meal quality
- Ensuring strict compliance with food hygiene standards
- Working effectively with the wider Catering Team
New to care? Worry not—our induction, buddy system, and ongoing training programmes will help you settle in easily.
Key Requirements
Experience & Qualifications
Not essential, but valued.
Your Values
Align well with our core values:** fun, integrity, responsiveness, success, and teamwork.
What You’ll Bring
- A keen interest in food and drink preparation
- Strong knowledge of food hygiene
- High personal hygiene standards
- Excellent team player mentality
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
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Benefits
Protect yourself with 24/7 counselling and support Work efficiently with access to retail and lifestyle reward discounts Enjoy peace of mind with a free DBS check Take advantage of prepay access to wages Fast-track your career with great supervision, peer support and training opportunities Gain Blue Light Card eligibility
How to Apply
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⚠ Important: Full applications are essential—please ensure all sections are completed.
UK Work Authorisation: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.
⚠ Warning: We will never ask for payment for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Any website or individual requesting money while claiming to represent us is not associated with our organisation.
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