Catering Assistant - Ilford, United Kingdom - Sanctuary Care

Sanctuary Care

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Ilford, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Description

Location:
Ilford, Greater London, GB, IG5 0TA- Department: Care (Domestic and Housekeeping Staff)- Operation: Sanctuary Care- Closing Date: 01/03/2024- Salary:

Requisition: 216167
Catering Assistant

Birchwood Residential Care Home, 406 Clayhall Avenue, Ilford, Essex, IG5 0TA

£10.94 per hour

17 hours per week 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 Birchwood Residential Care Home for all regardless of role.

Where you'll work

A stone's throw from Barkingside High Street, the home is situated close to shops and eateries, as well as being near two train stations, providing direct access to the city centre of London.

With all this on their doorstep, members of the team are able to organise regular outings for the residents, including pub lunches, as well as visits to the local library.

The home also hosts themed community events throughout the year. This summer the team have organised a Hawaiian themed virtual cruise week for the residents. They will transport them to this exotic destination by recreating it in the heart of the home.

There will be plenty of grass skirts, floral garlands and bright and colourful shirts, as well as live music, games and amazing food.

Events like this are open to people from the local community to come along and spend time with our residents.

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
CQC 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
Exclusive discounts, wellbeing resources, recognition and much more via "Sanctuary ehub"
Criminal Records Checks are funded by Sanctuary Care.

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

Job Reference: 216167

**Closing date: 01 March 2024