THIS POST ATTRACTS A WELCOME PAYMENT OF 5% OF THE STARTING SALARY FOR THE GRADE TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS TO JOIN OUR PERMANENT WORKFORCE. THIS IS PAYABLE UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF YOUR PROBATIONARY PERIOD AND IS SUBJECT TO ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA.

Make a real impact in your community! We’re looking for friendly and reliable Catering Assistants to join our team at Cleeve Court in Bath, supporting older adults in a warm and caring environment. If you enjoy working with people and want a rewarding role where every day matters, we’d love to hear from you!

ABOUT YOU

We’re looking for someone who is:

• A proactive team player, but also confident working independently
• Friendly and approachable, with good communication skills
• Reliable and committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene

Experience in a catering environment and knowledge of food safety is desirable, but don’t worry if you’re new to this full training will be provided.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a permanent, part-time position, offering either 21 or 27 hours per week. You’ll work on a set rota that includes alternate weekends and some bank holidays.

As a Catering Assistant, you’ll help deliver our catering service by:

• Assisting with the transportation and delivery of meals from the kitchen
• Supporting food and drink service to residents and visitors
• Setting up and cleaning dining areas and kitchen spaces
• Ensuring crockery, cutlery, and utensils are clean and ready for each meal
• Communicating effectively with care staff, residents, and visitors

Your contribution will help ensure our residents enjoy nutritious meals in a clean, welcoming environment.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS ROLE IS SUBJECT TO AN ENHANCED/BASIC DBS CHECK.

Safeguarding Statement: The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.