Job Description

Looking for a role where you can make a real difference while being part of a supportive, friendly team? At XXXXX, we're proud to deliver high-quality meals that make our residents' days brighter -- and we're looking for a Catering Assistant who shares our passion for great food and great people.


This is more than just a job in the kitchen. It's a chance to work in a positive environment where your attention to detail, teamwork, and care for others really matter.

What You'll Be Doing

Assisting with the preparation and service of nutritious, well-presented meals. Ensuring all health, safety, and hygiene standards are followed to the highest level. Helping minimise waste and using kitchen equipment safely and efficiently. Supporting the catering team and communicating any issues promptly.

What You'll Bring

Level 2 Food Safety Certificate (or willingness to obtain one). Knowledge of Health & Safety and COSHH procedures. Previous experience in a catering or kitchen environment. Experience working with older people (ideal, but not essential).

What Makes You a Great Fit

Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise when things get busy. Calm, professional, and able to work well under pressure. A true team player who's also confident working independently. Reliable, adaptable, and committed to delivering high standards every day.

We believe in creating an environment where you can grow, feel valued, and take pride in what you do.


If that sounds like your kind of workplace, we'd love to hear from you. Click apply today

Please note: Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK.

The Manor House Roundhay is our luxurious new care home in Leeds offering first class residential care and dementia care in a beautiful setting close to Roundhay Park.



At Anchor we have a long history of caring for older people and we put our residents at the heart of everything we do. The Manor House Roundhay is the result of this approach, carefully conceived with all our experience and passion to meet the needs and expectations of the next generation of older people.



Meticulously finished to the highest standard, The Manor House Roundhay is a light, spacious and elegant home offering five-star accommodation and a wide range of impressive facilities. Beautifully appointed communal spaces, perfect for socialising with friends, relaxing, and enjoying daily life, are complimented by landscaped gardens and an engaging activities programme of social events.



We understand that everyone has unique needs and that these can change over time, which is why we offer a range of care options at The Manor House Roundhay. Our residential care provides peace of mind that all the support you could need is on hand within your luxurious new home. If you're in need of a short-term stay, we offer flexible respite care. We are proud of our high quality care and support for residents living with dementia, reflecting best practice and learning, and also offer convalescence care to help you recover after a hospital stay. Every resident has a personalised care plan, ensuring your care is crafted perfectly around your needs and desires.



We understand how difficult and emotional the decisions are for everyone when considering care, which is why our team at The Manor House Roundhay are here to help every step of the way. We look forward to helping answer any questions you may have, so please do get in touch.


Luxury Care Home Awards 2026

Anchor - a great place to work

Anchor is England's largest not-for-profit providers 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.


We're not-for-profit which means every penny we make or save is invested in the people who live with us, the places they live and the people who work here. That means a better standard of care and customer service, better wages, more investment in training and development and improved facilities.

A rewarding environment

From health and happiness to finance and your career, we'll give you all the support you need.

Health & happiness

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

Finance

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

Career

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

To see our full range of benefits, check out our dedicated rewards website

Celebrating diversity, celebrating you

Anchor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aim to celebrate diversity and inclusion in all that we do, as we know that the more diverse our colleagues are, the better care and support we can give to our residents and each other.


We are proud to have an LGBT+ group for our residents, and also Disability, LGBT+ and race and ethnicity colleague networks. These work to celebrate diversity, address concerns, review policy and practice and empower their members. We also have an Inclusive Ambassador network to allow all colleagues to be part of promoting diversity and to be an ally to others.


We are a member of Inclusive Employers, a Stonewall Diversity Champion and a signatory to the Care Leaver Covenant and HouseProud Pledge schemes.