Sanctuary Group
Catering Assistant
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Catering Assistant – Trevarna Residential and Nursing Home
Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission.
About the Role
We’re looking for a Catering Assistant at Trevarna Residential and Nursing Home, located at 4 Carlyon Rd, Saint Austell, PL25 4LD.
This is a 40-hour-per-week role with a competitive rate of £12.71 per hour, operating within regular hours with no late nights or split shifts.
Join a supportive, not-for-profit organisation
At Sanctuary Care, we’re Investors in People Gold accredited. This means every penny we generate is reinvested into supporting our teams and enhancing our homes. Whether you’re starting your career or refining your skills, we’ll support you every step of the way.
We’ve also been recognised by industry awards:
- 2025 Nursing Times Award for Care of Older People
- 2025 Care Home Awards winner for:
- Best for Training and Development
- Outstanding Larger Care Home Group
Role Overview
You’ll join a friendly catering team, playing an essential role in preparing and serving nutritious, well-presented meals for residents in a calm and well-organised dining environment.
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Key Responsibilities
- Support the catering team with basic food preparation and meal service
- Present and serve meals to a high standard for residents
- Adhere to food hygiene and safety standards at all times
- Maintain kitchen and dining areas through cleanliness and organisation
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to enhance residents’ daily experience
Person Specification
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has a caring, enthusiastic approach with a genuine interest in supporting older people
- Poses strong teamwork skills and enjoys ushering colleagues
- Understands safe food handling and cleaning practices
- Has previous catering experience or a food hygiene certificate, though we welcome training for willing contributors
- Possesses clear communication skills with a flexible attitude
Workplace Benefits
At Sanctuary Care, we make every effort to ensure you are rewarded and valued. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
- 28 days’ annual leave (pro-rated), including bank holidays
- Occupational sick pay linked to years of service
- Contributory pension scheme
We also offer: ✅ CQC/CI inspection bonus ✅ Health and wellbeing support, including Aviva Digicare+ (virtual GP access, mental health tracking, and more) ✅ Employee Assistance Programme (medical, financial, legal advice, short-term counselling) ✅ Company-paid life insurance ✅ Parental leave arrangements + annual leave purchase scheme ✅ Company-funded training and career development, including our Team Leader Development Programme ✅ Flexible working options and an inclusive culture (staff networks like PRISM, Disability, Race Equity, and Parent Networks) ✅ Free meals (dependent on shift length) ✅ Exclusive retail discounts, Cycle to Work Scheme, and salary sacrifice arrangements
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Embark on an inspiring career in care—full of growth and opportunity.
Before applying:
✔ Right to work in the UK – mandatory for all roles ✔ Safeguarding checks required (criminal and overseas police records if applicable) ✔ Enhanced DBS check will be processed for successful applicants
Apply now and help lead the way in care!
If you would like more insights about working at Sanctuary Care, visit www.sanctuary-care.co.uk/jobs or follow us on social media.
Note: This advert may close early, so apply promptly.
Sanctuary Care Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.*
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