About this job
Care home
Woolston House
Long Barn Lane
Long Barn Lane
Warrington
WA1 4QB
Region
North West
Salary
£11.44 Per Hour
Type
Permanent - Full Time
Position: Catering Assistant
Care home: Woolston House
Location: Woolston, Warrington
Contract type: 40 Hours per week (Must be flexible) Weekends required
Rate: £11.44 per Hour
Are you looking for a catering job with a difference? Join us as our new Catering Assistant at Woolston House care home in Warrington.
In this role, you’ll help the Chef to prepare and cook food for the people we support, set dining tables and keep the kitchen clean.
Meal times are an important part of our daily routine, even more so for those living in care homes. In this role, you’ll ensure everyone has a positive dining experience.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a brand new team, in a state of the art home. You’ll have the chance to really make your mark.
About Exemplar Health Care
Woolston House is part of Exemplar Health Care, one of the country’s leading nursing care providers.
We support adults living with complex mental health needs, dementia, neuro-disabilities including brain injuries and strokes, Huntington's disease and Parkinson's disease, and physical disabilities.
As well as stable and secure employment opportunities, we offer great benefits and perks, and plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and progress.
About the role
Our Catering Assistants make delicious and nourishing meals for people with a range of dietary requirements.
No two days will ever be the same, but your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
assisting with basic food preparation
keeping the kitchen clean and tidy including washing up, cleaning freezers and mopping floors
cleaning and sanitising all tableware
understanding people’s needs, likes and choices to help the Chef develop suitable menus
interacting with the people we support to get feedback on meals
complying with food hygiene standards
being a great team player, working as part of the wider Catering Team.
If you haven’t worked in the care sector before, we’ll help you feel right at home from the start with our induction, buddy, and ongoing training programmes.
Download our job description to read more: https://brochures.exemplarhc.com/view/1029895735/
About you
We value relevant experience and qualifications, but they aren’t essential for this role.
Above all, you’re someone who identifies with our values of fun, integrity, responsiveness, success and teamwork.
You’ll also:
have a keen interest in food and drink preparation
have an understanding of food hygiene
have high standards of personal hygiene
be an excellent team player
be adaptable and flexible
have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
What we offer
We offer great rewards and perks including:
excellent supervision, peer support, learning opportunities and career prospects
access to wages before payday
retail and lifestyle reward discounts
free DBS check
24/7 counselling and support
Blue Light Card eligibility.
How to apply
Sound good? We’d love to hear from you. Click the button to ‘APPLY NOW’.
For an informal chat about joining us, call us on 01977 630830 or email pod1@exemplarhc.com.
Please note, applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We’re unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
About Exemplar Health Care
Exemplar Health Care operates over 50 care homes across the UK and is the nation’s leading provider of complex care.
Our commitment to quality is reflected in our homes, where the percentage of 'Good' and 'Outstanding' CQC ratings far exceeds the national average.
Unlike other providers, our staffing levels are based on individual need. This means you’ll have more time to provide truly person-centered care, making a real difference in the lives of those you support.
Our care
The people we support have unique needs and stories, but one thing stays the same across all our homes - we empower individuals to achieve personal goals in a safe and supportive environment.
Induction
Every new colleague attends an induction to learn about our company and complete mandatory and role-specific training, equipping you with the skills and knowledge to deliver exceptional care.
Career development
Whether your goals are in care, nursing, management, quality or support, we provide the confidence, skills and knowledge to help you excel in your role and advance your career, if you wish.
Colleague wellbeing
Happy, healthy colleagues mean better care for those we support. We offer a range of initiatives to ensure our colleagues thrive in safe and supportive environments.
Rewards and benefits
From paid RCNi Learning access and NMC PIN payments for nurses to lifestyle and retail discounts for everyone, our rewards ensure your career is as fulfilling as it is rewarding.
Colleague stories
From care homes to central support services, everyone plays a vital role. Hear from colleagues across various roles about what it’s like to work with us.
Getting to Woolston House
Directions to Woolston House
Woolston House is a short drive from the M6 and other major roads including M56, A628, A57 and A50.
The home's on the corner of Long Barn Lane, Gig Lane and Dam Lane.
There are limited parking spaces in the home’s car park. Street parking is available along Long Barn Lane.
Public transport to Woolston House
The home is a short walk from several bus stops.
St Martins Methodist Church bus stop,which is accessed by buses 4 and 24.
Dam Lane, Hillcock Lane bus stop, which is accessed by buses 4 and 24.
Acacia Avenue bus stop, which is accessed by buses 4 and 24.
Rope and Anchor bus stop, which is accessed by buses 3, 40B, P5, P5A and 100 Salford's Reds.
Blackburne Close bus stop, which is accessed by buses 24, 28, 28A and 28E.
There are no train stations within walking distance of the home. The closest train station is:
Warrington Central - 3.3 miles away (10 minute drive).