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Catering Assistant
Catering Assistant at Bicklerley Green Care Home, Ringwood
Job Reference: HCC624449
Salary Range: £24,796 - £25,128 pro-rata, per annum (actual salary £20,774 - £21,052 per annum) Work Location: Bicklerley Green Care Home, Ringwood Hours Per Week: 31 Contract Type: Permanent Closing Date: 16 July 2026
About the Role
Join our friendly and supportive team as a Catering Assistant at Bicklerley Green Care Home for older adults.
Key Responsibilities:
- Meal Assistance: Serve residents their meals and provide support with eating and drinking, ensuring enjoyment of high-quality, nutritious meals tailored to dietary needs.
- Food Preparation: Assist with food preparation, including managing special diets for individual residents.
- Cleaning: Conduct scheduled cleaning of surfaces, floors, walls, and equipment to uphold kitchen hygiene and cleanliness.
- Hygiene & Safety: Adhere strictly to food hygiene, health, and safety regulations.
- Relationships: Deliver person-centred catering services and develop positive connections with residents.
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No prior experience needed – We provide all necessary training!
However, we value specific skills, attitudes, and motivations to ensure high-quality support:
- Knowledge: Either have a Level 2 Food Safety qualification (or equivalent) or be willing to complete it within 3 months of starting. Comfortable with kitchen hygiene.
- Team Player: Effective communicator with strong relationship-building skills.
- Problem-Solving: Able to use initiative, respond in emergencies, and seek help when needed.
- Resilience: Work efficiently under pressure, adapt positively, and maintain calm under changing demands.
- Patience & Respect: Treat residents with dignity and adapt to their individual needs.
Why Join Us?
Rewarding Work:
Make a positive impact on residents' lives by improving their well-being.
Supportive Environment:
Work in a collaborative team that values its contributions to the community.
Professional Growth:
Access ongoing training opportunities to develop skills and advance in care.
Benefits Package:
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Additional Notes:
- The role includes weekend and bank holiday work, with enhancements per Hampshire County Council (HCC) salary policy.
- Right to work in the UK is a requirement (sponsorship is not offered).
Possible Previous Experience
Relevant roles may include: Customer Services, Waitstaff, Kitchen Assistant, Hospitality, Retail, or similar.
Hampshire County Council Values
We prioritise values-based recruitment. In your application:
- Demonstrate how you align with our core values (refer to the Candidate Pack for details).
Candidate Pack & Support
- Full details: [Catering Assistant Candidate Pack]
- Contact for discussions:
- General Enquiries: care.careers@hants.gov.uk
- Informal Chat: Tracy Flint, Registered Manager – tracy.flint2@hants.gov.uk
About Hampshire County Council
We are committed to:
- Safeguarding the welfare of children, young people, and adults.
- Promoting fairness – no discrimination based on age, disability, gender, etc.
We are a Disability Confident Employer, ensuring an inclusive recruitment process.
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