Bank Catering Assistant

Role Overview

We're excited to welcome a Catering Assistant to support the preparation and serving of nutritious, well‑presented meals at Chyvarhas in Callington, 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.

• Support the catering team with basic food preparation and meal service.
• Present and serve meals to a high standard for residents.
• Follow food hygiene and safety standards at all times.
• Keep kitchen and dining areas clean, safe and welcoming.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support residents' daily experience.

• A caring, enthusiastic approach with a genuine interest in older people.
• Good teamwork skills and a willingness to support colleagues.
• 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.
• Right to work in the UK and required safeguarding and pre‑employment checks (including criminal records and overseas police checks if needed).
• Internal candidates should apply via their internal careers account.

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 to prevent illegal working.

• £12.71 per hour.
• Weekend shift enhancements (£1 per hour).
• CQC/CI inspection bonus.
• Health and wellbeing support (Aviva Digicare+ with virtual GP appointments, plus an Employee Assistance Programme offering medical, financial, legal advice and 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 with staff networks (PRISM, Disability, Race Equality, Parent).
• Free meals dependent on shift duration.
• Exclusive retail discounts, Cycle to Work, and salary sacrifice arrangements.

Chyvarhas Residential and Nursing Home, 22 Saltash Rd, Callington, PL17 7EF