Casual
23,656 *
Hafan y Waun, Aberystwyth
*All salary values are pro-rata.
About the role
Please note that the advertised salary for this position is subject to a pending pay award. The final salary will be adjusted in line with the nationally agreed pay award.
Join our team as a Catering Assistant at Hafan y Waun Residential Care Home, Aberystwyth!
Are you passionate about food and dedicated to delivering exceptional service? We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our team at Hafan y Waun Residential Care Home. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in upholding the highest standards of service, ensuring a positive dining experience for our residents.
Key responsibilities:
Assist in the preparation and serving of meals and beverages, including setting up and clearing of tables where necessary
Recording the temperature of food at the point of service
Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen and dining areas, including washing up of equipment and utensils
Collaborate with the catering team to deliver exceptional service
Ensure strict compliance with current food handling and hygiene standards, guided by Food Safety legislation and Environmental Health Standards
Adhere to health and safety regulations, encompassing manual handling, COSHH, and safe use of hazardous equipment
Working hours:
0 hours per week on a two-week rolling rota, to include early/late shifts and weekend working
Our ideal candidate
Previous experience of working in a kitchen environment
Demonstrates a basic understanding of food safety and hygiene practices
Has excellent teamwork and communication skills
Displays a willingness to learn and undertake relevant courses as required
What we can offer you
In recognition of your skills and commitment, we provide a comprehensive range of employee benefits, including:
competitive annual leave allowance (from 27 to 34 days per year pro rata)
generous pension contribution scheme (employer's contribution of 14.6%)
family and carer support incl. enhanced maternity pay, carers passport etc
Lifestyle & Shopping discounts scheme
Health and Wellbeing support including free and confidential counselling, discounted gym membership
salary sacrifice schemes incl additional voluntary pension contributions, cycle to work, car leasing
More information about our range of employee benefits can be found here.
Join us in creating a positive and fulfilling dining experience for our residents. Apply today and be a valued member of our dedicated team.
and Person Specification
Should you require any further information about this role please contact William Ainsworth on William.Ainsworth@ceredigion.gov.uk / 01970 633001
Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. As part of this commitment, certain roles within our organisation require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. Please note that the presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. We assess each applicant on a case-by-case basis, and take into account the nature and relevance of any convictions in relation to the responsibilities of the role. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this process, please feel free to contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance to us throughout the recruitment process.
What we offer
Work-life balance
Lifestyle savings scheme
Generous employer pension scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Learning and development
Where you'll work
Porth Gofal - Targeted Intervention Services
We are at the core of Ceredigion's through-age social care provision and we focus on ensuring that each individual receives the intervention that is best placed to meet their needs or, where necessary, guide them to early help or specialist services. Our functions include:
Porth Gofal Intake and Triage Team
Targeted Intervention Services
Fostering Services
Residential and Day Care Services
Housing Services
Integrated Community Equipment Stores
Emergency Duty Team
More information regarding our teams can be found here.
Aberystwyth
Aberystwyth is a lively university town, seaside resort complete with promenade and pier, and the setting of atmospheric TV drama Hinterland.
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