Catering Assistant

Are you looking for a catering job with a difference? Join us as our new Catering Assistant at Lepton Heightscare home in Huddersfield. Meal times are an important part of our daily routine, even more so for those living in care homes.In this role, youll ensure everyone has a positive dining experience. Youll help the Cook to prepare and cook food for the people we support, set dining tables and keep the kitchen clean., Our Catering Assistants make delicious and nourishing meals for people with a range of dietary requirements. No two days will ever be the same, but your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• assisting with basicfood preparation
• keeping the kitchenclean and tidyincluding washing up, cleaning freezers and mopping floors
• cleaning and sanitising alltableware
• understandingpeoples needs, likes and choices to help the Chef develop suitable menus
• interactingwith the people we support to get feedback on meals
• complyingwith food hygiene standards
• beinga great team player, working as part of the wider Catering Team.
If you havent worked in the care sector before, well help you feel right at home from the start with our induction, buddy, and ongoing training programmes. Download our job description to read more:https://brochures.exemplarhc.com/view/1029895735

We value relevant experience and qualifications, but they arent essential for this role. Above all, youre someone who identifies with our values of fun, integrity, responsiveness, success and teamwork. Youll also:
• have a keen interest in food and drink preparation
• have an understanding of food hygiene
• have high standards of personal hygiene
• be an excellent team player
• be adaptable and flexible
• have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  
  Lepton Heights care home is set to open in 2025, offering you a unique opportunity to be part of a brand-new team in a state-of-the-art, purpose-built home. This is your chance to truly make an impact!
About Exemplar Health Care Lepton Heights is part of Exemplar Health Care, one of the countrys leading nursing care providers. When open, Lepton Heights will support adults living with acquired brain injuries, complex mental health needs, dementia and physical disabilities. Although the home is set to open in Januray 2025, youll begin a tailored induction one month prior. This will give you the opportunity to learn about the company, meet your colleagues and complete your training, so you're fully prepared when the home officially opens. As well as stable and secure employment opportunities, we offer great benefits and perks, and plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and progress.

We offer great rewards and perks including:
• excellent supervision, peer support, learning opportunities and career prospects
• access to wages before payday with Wagestream
• retail and lifestyle reward discounts
• free DBS check
• 24/7 counselling and support
• Blue Light Card eligibility.