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We are recruiting a Catering Assistant. Working as a catering assistant you will work alongside the Head Chef to provide nutritious and enticing meals for the residents in our care. You will ensure the overall dining experience is consistently delivered to all residents. As one of the largest healthcare providers in the UK it’s important to us to couple great care with meaningful and enjoyable experiences.
As a Catering Assistant you will:
- Help prepare all meals within the home, paying consideration to special dietary requirements
- Ensure the general cleanliness and tidiness of the kitchen area, equipment and appliances
- Develop a positive relationship with all residents, staff and other visitors to the home
- Regularly seek feedback from residents and staff in order to continually improve the level of service offered
- Receive, check and safely store kitchen deliveries
To succeed you will be:
- Knowledgeable of food hygiene and food preparation
- A team player who engages well with others
- Strong communicator and influencer
- Energetic and hard-working
- Flexible and adaptable to change
- Passionate about offering superior services and want to make a difference
- A glass half full person, with a sense of humour and a positive outlook
We offer you a great range of benefits, which include:
- Competitive salary
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Various shifts available including working 3 days on and 4 days off
- Refer a Friend scheme of £150 (unlimited referrals)
- Free meals
- Access to excellent training
- Career development opportunities
- Discounts and benefits suited to your lifestyle
- Free onsite parking
- Free uniform
- NEST work place pension contributions
- Long service awards
Eastlands, with its pretty landscaped gardens, is situated in the village of Taverham, on the outskirts of Norwich. The home is five minutes from the city centre and is within easy reach of shops, amenities and public transport.
The home provides residential care for people who need a little help with daily tasks like washing, dressing and eating, along with respite care to give family or friends a well-earned break and intermediate care as an alternative to a hospital stay.
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