Catering Assistant. Dalton Court Care Home

Assist the Chef/Cook in preparing and serving meals tailored to residents' dietary needs and preferences. Support all aspects of kitchen operations including food prep, stock control, and maintaining hygiene standards. Ensure the kitchen remains clean, safe, and compliant with health and safety regulations. Contribute to menu planning by sharing resident feedback and helping enhance the dining experience. Participate in ongoing training to stay current with food safety practices. Sandstone employees enjoy a range of benefits

Previous experience in a kitchen or catering assistant role (1 year preferred, but not essential). Basic food hygiene certificate (or willingness to complete training). Strong teamwork, communication, and organisational skills. A passion for food preparation and maintaining a high standard of cleanliness. Reliable, adaptable, and committed to excellent service. Sandstone Care Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Hourly rate: £13.10 per hour Contracted hours: 36 hours per week Shift: 9:30am - 7pm Rota: 4 days per week including alternate weekends Please note we are currently unable to offer Visa Sponsorship for this vacancy Nestled in the charming town of Cockermouth and with stunning views of the Lake District fells, 60-bedded Dalton Court offers high-quality, specialist Nursing and Dementia care in a peaceful and picturesque setting. We're proud to also offer palliative and end-of-life care, along with flexible respite stays, tailored to support individuals and families when they need it most., Discounts on the high street

• - with retailers like Asda, Costa and Argos
Refer-a-Friend - financial scheme Flexible pay
• - choose when you are paid, and get money management tips too
Free wellbeing programme - helping you look after your physical and mental health Employee recognition scheme - we recognise and reward great work Pension scheme - helping you plan for your retirement In-house training - on-going face-to-face training, tailored to you Career opportunities - The chance to 'make your mark' and play a key role
• Overtime is paid for working over fulltime hours. Free meals are given if working over an 8 hour shift and are subject to terms and conditions. Discounts are accessed using our 'Reward Me' app. Flexible pay is available via 'WAGESTREAM'.
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