Job Description

24 hours per week, shitft patterns vary.

We are looking for a friendly and efficient Catering Assistant to support the preparation and delivery of nutritious meals for residents living with dementia. You'll play a vital role in maintaining a positive dining experience that promotes dignity, independence, and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in preparing and serving meals in accordance with dietary requirements and care plans. Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen and dining areas. Support residents during mealtimes with sensitivity and respect. Follow food safety, infection control, and health & safety procedures. Help with stock rotation, deliveries, and kitchen organisation. Work collaboratively with care and kitchen staff to ensure smooth service.

Requirements:

Basic food hygiene certificate (or willingness to obtain). Previous experience in catering or hospitality preferred. Understanding of the needs of people living with dementia. Good communication and teamwork skills. Reliable, flexible, and committed to high standards of service.

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

Mayflower Court in Southampton is home to well trained and helpful staff with rooms for up to 72 residents. At Anchor, we pride ourselves in providing 24-hour care and specialised services for elderly people, the beauty of our grounds, the quality of our catering and our engaging activities we deliver.


Beautiful home and location with good transport links - Rated 'Good' by CQC Great opportunity to develop skills and knowledge with excellent training packages and staff mentors Person centred care and activities tailored to suit the individual

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.