Hiring: Catering Assistant (part-time, term time)

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
30 hours per week-no late nights, no split shifts
Cook up your career incarewith a better work-life balance
We're excited to welcome aCatering Assistantto support the preparation and serving of nutritious, well-presented mealsat Glenfairn Housein Ayr - 28 Racecourse Road, KA7 2UX,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 Peopleand the 2025 Care Home AwardsBest 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, alongside28 days' annual leave pro rata (including bank holidays),occupationalsick paylinked to length of service, and acontributorypension, we've created a package to help you thrive:

~ CQC/CIinspection bonus

~ Health and wellbeingsupport - 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 andannual leave purchase scheme

~ Company-funded training andongoingcareer developmentopportunities, including our Team Leader Development Programme

~ Flexible working options and aninclusive culturewhere everyone belongs, supported by ourstaffnetworksincludingPRISM, Disability, Race Equalityand Parent networks

~ Free meals dependant on shift duration

~ Exclusiveretaildiscounts , Cycle to Work, and salary sacrificearrangements

Some rewards are subject toa 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.

Inclusion is one of our core values . We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process in line with our Disability Confident employer status.
We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working.
A PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups scheme) check in respect of protected adults 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.
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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Ayr

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