Job Description

Catering Assistant

Hendra Court Nursing Home


Par, Cornwall


35 hours



Do you want a job where your work truly makes a difference in people's lives - even behind the scenes?


We're looking for a

Catering Assistant

to support our catering supervisor in delivering high-quality meals and a clean, safe kitchen environment for our residents. This role is perfect for someone who takes pride in their work, has experience working in a kitchen, enjoys helping others, and able thrives in a busy kitchen setting.



You'll be part of a compassionate, friendly team working to ensure our residents enjoy nutritious, well-presented meals every single day.

Why Join Us? - Benefits & Perks

500 refer a friend scheme


Reward and recognition Schemes


Supportive team environment


Uniform, parking, training and DBS provided


Enhancements paid for weekend


Enhancements paid for bank holidays

Job Purpose

To assist the catering supervisor in the preparation, cooking and delivery of meals and maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas. This role directly contributes to the wellbeing and happiness of our residents by supporting a

balanced, nutritious diet

and ensuring the highest standards of hygiene and care. It is important that the Catering Assistant has the confidence to lead the kitchen porters and taken on the responsibilities of the day to day running order when the Catering Supervisor is not on shift.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Oversee the day-to-day smooth operation of the kitchen Understand and cater to special dietary needs, ensuring presentation and nutritional standards are met Support the kitchen team in preparing cooking and plating high-quality meals Clean kitchen areas and equipment according to work schedules Assist with meal service in the dining areas Tidy up and wash dishes, utensils, and surfaces after meals Follow Food Hygiene and Health & Safety procedures at all times Ensure a safe, hygienic, and welcoming kitchen and food service environment

What We're Looking For:

Kind, caring, and compassionate in nature Enthusiastic and committed to helping others Highly motivated with an eye for detail and cleanliness Able to communicate well with both colleagues and residents A team player with a can-do attitude

Experience not essential

- full training provided!

Pay Scale

* 12.21 - 12.50 (subject to experience and qualification)