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Catering Assistant (Care Homes)

Job Posted: 25 days ago

Salary: £ 14.5 - 16.5 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: North East

Expire in: 3 days

Job Description

Agency Catering Assistant – Care Homes & Care Settings

Location: North East, North West, Midlands, Yorkshire | Flexible Shifts

We’re looking for a dedicated Agency Catering Assistant to support care homes and care settings across the North East, North West, Midlands, and Yorkshire.

This is a rewarding role for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced kitchen environment while helping to provide nutritious, high-quality meals that make a real difference to residents’ health and wellbeing.

What You’ll Do:

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    Support chefs in preparing and serving meals to residents.

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    Assist in following IDDSI (International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative) guidelines for textured diets.

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    Help prepare meals in line with residents’ care plans and dietary requirements.

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    Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, and kitchen safety.

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    Ensure all equipment and work areas are kept clean and compliant with food safety standards.

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    Adapt to new care settings and work effectively as part of different kitchen teams.

What We’re Looking For:

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    Previous experience in catering or kitchen assistant roles, ideally within care homes or healthcare environments.

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    Understanding of nutrition, special diets, and IDDSI standards (training can be provided).

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    Food Hygiene Level 2 qualification (essential).

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    Team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.

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    Flexibility to travel across multiple locations and work varied shifts.

Why Join Us:

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    Competitive pay rates.

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    Flexible working hours and shift patterns.

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    Opportunities to work across a range of care settings.

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    Supportive and welcoming agency team

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