Job Description

Catering Assistant

Karenza Care Home


St. Agnes.


28.5hrs







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, enjoys helping others, and 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 bank holidays

Job Purpose

To assist the catering supervisor in the preparation 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.

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

12.70 starting rate Enhancement payrate for bank holidays


A full job description is available upon request.



If you're looking for a rewarding, supportive role with purpose, join our team and help create a place our residents are proud to call home