Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.
Catering Assistant
Penberthy House Residential Care Home, 111 Mount Wise, Newquay TR7 2BT
£12.71 per hour
Cook up your career incarewith 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 Penberthy House Residential Care Home in Newquay, 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.
We're proudly
Investors in People Gold accredited and not-for-profit,which means every pennywe makegoes straight backinto our people and our homes. Whether you’ve already found your calling or you’re still discovering it, we’ll support you every step of the way. From your first day to your dream role, we’ll help you get there.
When you join Sanctuary Care, you’re joining anaward-winning team where colleagues and residents truly matter.
We’re proud winners of the 2025 Nursing Times Award for Care of Older Peopleand 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
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
Your rewardsYou deserve more than the basics. 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 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
and
annual leave purchase scheme
Company-funded training
andongoingcareer developmentopportunities, including our Team Leader Development Programme
Flexible working options
and an inclusive culture where everyone belongs, supported by ourstaffnetworksincludingPRISM, Disability, Race Equality and Parent networks
Exclusiveretaildiscounts
, Cycle to Work, and salary sacrifice arrangements
Some rewards are subject toa qualifying period or other criteria – visit our website for more information.
Before you applyWe can only accept applications from individuals with the right to work in the UK.
All roles require safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including criminal records and overseas police checks if needed; for more information, please get in touch.
Internal candidates should apply via their internal careers account.
Inclusion is one of our core values.We’re committed tobeinga diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone can thrive. 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.
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.
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