Kitchen Assistant

Caterplus – Food That Feels Like Home Join the Caterplus team at Waverly Court. Real food. Real comfort. Real connection. That’s what we do every day at Caterplus. We cook fresh, honest meals that bring people together in over-55 communities across the UK. Food that means something — not just something on a plate. If you care about food, people, and doing things properly, you’ll feel right at home here.

Because we don’t just serve meals. We create moments. Caterplus is part of Elior UK — giving you the personality of a specialist brand with the opportunities and support of one of the UK's leading contract catering businesses. At Elior, the safety, dignity and wellbeing of the people we support is our priority. As part of our recruitment process, this role is subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check (where applicable).

Working Pattern: 2 Days Out Of 7 | 8 Hours Per Week Salary: £13.45 Job ID: 7946 What you’ll be serving up… As a Kitchen Assistant you will have plenty of responsibility and opportunity to grow in your role, becoming a critical member of our team. Ensure thorough and up to date knowledge and understanding of menu and special offers in order to provide relevant information to customers and clients Ensure the kitchen area is always clean, well presented and well-stocked Support the Chef(s), making sure the kitchen environment is to high standards with ad hoc duties in simple food prep from time to time Be responsible for smooth operation of relevant equipment reporting any maintenance issues in line with procedures Operate the till point as required, ensuring correct procedures are used Ensure that COSHH, Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations are adhered to and any incidents are reported in line with procedures The ingredients you'll bring...

Genuine interest in customer service excellence Focused on the front line Excellent communication skills and a team player Catering experience essential What's on the menu for you… At Elior, we believe people do their best work when they feel supported, valued and able to thrive . That's why we offer a benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, career, finances and life outside of work.

Here’s a taste of what you can expect when you join us: Free meals on shift Flexible and part-time working opportunities 28 days holiday, increasing to 31 days after two years' service Enhanced family, personal and compassionate leave policies Paid volunteering days Training, development and career progression opportunities Pension scheme, life assurance and financial wellbeing support Salary Advance, giving you access to a portion of your pay before payday A supportive, inclusive culture where everyone can thrive Plus access to Elior Spark, our enhanced wellbeing platform, offering support for you and your immediate family, including: 24/7 virtual GP appointments Mental health support, counselling and therapy sessions Physiotherapy services and second medical opinions Online gym and workout programmes Legal and financial advice Nutrition, fitness and lifestyle guidance Meditation and mindfulness resources Dedicated wellbeing helplines and expert support whenever you need it Fancy being part of the recipe?

At Elior, over 10,000 colleagues come together every day with one purpose: to enrich lives everywhere, every day. We're proud that 87% of our colleagues are proud to work here — and we think that's because people are given the support, trust and opportunities they need to thrive. Don't tick every box? Don't rule yourself out.

We're looking for people with potential, passion and the right attitude, not just a checklist of experience. We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know. Ready to join us? Hit ‘Apply Now’ and let’s chat!