Catering Assistant - Ayr, United Kingdom - Sanctuary Care

Sanctuary Care

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Ayr, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

Location:
Ayr, Scotland, GB, KA7 2UX- Department: Care (Catering and Hospitality Staff)- Operation: Sanctuary Care- Closing Date: 24/02/2023- Salary:

Requisition: 208754
Catering Assistant

Glenfairn House, Racecourse Road, Ayr, Ayrshire

£10.00 per hour

Full and part time hours available

Why work for us?

We spend so much time at work don't we, so our ethos at Sanctuary Care is to enrich the lives of both our residents and staff.

Let's have some fun while we're at work, support each other and work hard as a team.

There's loads of training and promotion opportunities available for those who want to pursue it and every day job satisfaction at Glenfairn House Care Home for all regardless of role.

Where you'll work
A stone's throw from Ayr Beach, our stunning Edwardian home is in a picturesque location.

Set in the heart of a leafy residential area, many rooms upstairs in our nursing home boast sea views across to the Isle of Arran.

The older part of the home has period features, including high ceilings, ornate cornicing, bay windows and original stain glass windows.

The modern part has views over the glorious gardens, which are exquisite and lovingly maintained.

There is a large mature garden at the front and a vast landscaped garden at the rear of the home.

Some of the downstairs bedrooms lead to smaller courtyard areas. These are all wheelchair accessible, so can be enjoyed by our residents with greater nursing care needs. Residents' bedrooms, some of which have walk-in showers, are also beautiful and spacious.

Are you our next Catering Assistant? Here's more about the role:

First and foremost
we work together as a team to enrich our residents' lives
let's support our colleagues too and have fun in the process
Your main duties will include basic food preparation, presenting meals to a high standard and serving meals to our residents, all performed to relevant food hygiene legislation
Excellent food and great service play a key part in our residents' day.

What skills do I need?

Team work A happy team, makes for happy residents and a happy home
Previous catering experience is desirable as is a food hygiene certificate
An understanding of safe food storage/cleaning practices is essential
Support and training are provided
You need to be caring, enthusiastic and have energy to share
Being able to communicate well is essential along with a flexible approach
You will also be kind and have a real genuine like for older people and their needs, ensuring we treat everyone with the respect and dignity they deserve.

Benefits and rewards
We know you work so hard and being the best Catering Assistant you can be needs to be rewarded.

We are very proud to offer the following:

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
Life assurance
Care inspectorate performance bonus
Overtime enhancement
Occupational sick pay after qualifying period
Excellent training and development opportunities
Refer a friend scheme with payment of up to £500 available
Contributory pension from Sanctuary Care
Access to a free 24/7 support service providing support including legal, financial, emotional and medical advice
Discounts on shopping, holidays, cinema, dining, days out and much more via 'My Rewards'
Criminal Records Checks are funded by Sanctuary Care.

We hope you feel you could be our next team member.

Job Reference: 208754
**Closing date: 24 February 2023