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Catering Assistant
Job Posted: 5 hours ago
Salary: £ 12.37 - 13.49 / Hour
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Meldreth, Cambridgeshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
️ Catering Assistant – Children & Young Adult Residential Service
📍 Location: Meldreth, North Royston
💰 Salary: £12.37–£13.49 per hour
🕒 Contract: Full-time / Part-time available
📅 Start Date: ASAP
About Us
Join a leading residential care provider supporting children, young people, and adults with learning disabilities and complex needs. We are passionate about creating a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where every individual can achieve their full potential.
You’ll be working at the heart of the service, helping to provide nutritious, high-quality meals that support health, wellbeing, and dignity.
About the Role
We are looking for a Catering Assistant to join our dedicated team in Meldreth, North Royston.
You will be working in a residential care environment, supporting the catering function that provides meals for children, young people, and adults with a range of complex needs. This is a rewarding role where you’ll contribute directly to the comfort and wellbeing of the people we support.
Key Responsibilities
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Assist with the preparation, cooking, and serving of meals in line with menus and dietary requirements.
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Support with special diets, including textured, allergen-free, and medically indicated diets as instructed.
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Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen, dining areas, and food storage areas, following food safety regulations.
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Help with washing up, cleaning equipment, and keeping work areas tidy.
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Assist with stock rotation, basic ordering, and safe storage of food.
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Work closely with care staff to ensure meals are served in a way that supports dignity, choice, and independence.
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Follow all health & safety and infection control procedures at all times.
What We’re Looking For
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A caring and compassionate attitude, with a genuine desire to support children and young people.
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An interest in catering, food preparation, and kitchen work.
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Good teamwork skills and the ability to communicate well with colleagues and residents.
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Reliable, flexible, and willing to learn.
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Experience in catering, hospitality, or working in a care environment is desirable but not essential – full training will be provided.
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Willingness to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.
What We Offer
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Full induction, training, and ongoing development opportunities.
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A friendly, supportive working environment with a strong team ethic.
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Competitive pay at £12.37–£13.49 per hour.
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The chance to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children, young people, and adults with complex needs – through the simple but powerful act of providing good food with careBefore You Apply
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