Hiring: Part-Time Catering Assistant

Job description

Inclusion is one of our core values. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary's commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.
Catering Assistant
12.71 Per Hour
24 Hours available - no late nights, no split shifts
Cook up your career in care with a better work-life balance
We're excited to welcome a Catering Assistant to support the preparation and serving of nutritious, well-presented meals at Barony Lodge in Nantwich - Barony Road, CW5 5QS, without the long hours or split shifts often found in hospitality. Working as part of a friendly kitchen team, you'll help create a positive dining experience for residents within a calm, well-organised environment.
From your first day to your dream role, we'll help you get there.
We're proud winners of the 2025 Nursing Times Award for Care of Older People and the 2025 Care Home Awards Best for Training and Development, and Outstanding Larger Care Home Group.
Support the catering team with basic food preparation and meal service
Follow food hygiene and safety standards at all times
Keep kitchen and dining areas clean, safe and welcoming
A caring, enthusiastic approach with a genuine interest in older people
An understanding of safe food handling and cleaning practices
Previous catering experience and a food hygiene certificate, or willingness to work towards one
Clear communication skills and a flexible approach
That's why, alongside 28 days' annual leave pro rata (including bank holidays) , occupational sick pay linked to length of service, and a contributory pension , we've created a package to help you thrive:
CQC inspection bonus
Health and wellbeing support - including Aviva Digicare+ with virtual GP appointments, plus an Employee Assistance Programme offering medical, financial, and legal advice, as well as short-term counselling
Company-paid life insurance
Parental leave arrangements and annual leave purchase scheme
~ Company-funded training and ongoing career development opportunities, including our Team Leader Development Programme

Flexible working options and an inclusive culture where everyone belongs, supported by our staff networks including PRISM, Disability, Race Equality and Parent networks
Free meals dependant on shift duration
~ Exclusive retail discounts , Cycle to Work, and salary sacrifice arrangements

Some rewards are subject to a qualifying period or other criteria - visit our website for more information.
All roles require safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including criminal records and overseas police checks if needed; Internal candidates should apply via their internal careers account.
We may close this advert early, so please apply as soon as possible.
We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working.
An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.
Sanctuary Care Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.
Inspector, Quality

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Nantwich

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

15-10-2026

Profession type

Admin / Secretarial

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English