Catering Assistant; Bank

Reporting

Reporting into the Chef Manager, responsibilities will include :

• Delivering a quality catering service in line with health, safety and hygiene requirements.
• Compliance with food safe hygiene and health & safety procedures.
• Minimising wastage when preparing meals and using equipment correctly.
• Escalating concerns and issues.

• Level 2 food safety certificate.
• Health & safety procedures including control of substances harmful to health (COSHH).
• Previous catering experience with knowledge of basic food safety and safe use of knives & kitchen equipment.
• Experience of working with older people.

• Ability to organise time and prioritise activities.
• Able to work in a pressured environment.
• Flexible and able to work as part of a team and individually.

Please note all applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK.

Anchor is England’s largest not‑for‑profit provider of care and housing for older people. Our heartfelt ambition is to transform housing and care so everyone can have a home where they love living in later life.

Our staff, management and family atmosphere keep Thameside welcoming, and we provide high‑quality catering and engaging activities for residents.

• Gym, fitness and wellbeing discounts
• Mental health support
• Flexible working options

• Pension plan – contribute between 4% and 8% and we’ll match it or better
• Quick and easy pension transfer service
• Savings and financial advice, loans, free life assurance
• Discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, technology and more

• Ongoing personal and professional development programme
• Leadership Pathways online learning resources
• Career progression and promotion opportunities

• Rated GOOD by CQC in October 2018
• Easy access from Hampton Court station either by public transport or a 20 minute walk. Parking also available on site.
• Thameside has a great family atmosphere with friendly staff and approachable management.