About this job
Care home
Laurel Place
Gudmensen Avenue
Bishop Auckland
DL14 6RG
Region
North East
Salary
Up to £11.44 per hour depending on qualifications
Type
Various Hours Available
Position: Catering Assistant
Care home: Laurel Place
Location: Gudmensen Avenue, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6RG
Contract type: Part Time - 20 hours
Rate: Up to £11.44 per hour depending on qualifications
This is a brand new home opening in January 2025
Are you looking for a catering job with a difference? Join us as our new Catering Assistant at Laurel Place care home in Bishop Auckland.
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, purpose built home. You’ll have the chance to really make your mark.
About Exemplar Health Care
Laurel Place is part of Exemplar Health Care, one of the country’s leading nursing care providers.
When open, Laurel Place will support adults living with acquired brain injuries, complex mental health needs, dementia 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 Laurel Place
Directions to Laurel Place
Laurel Place is on the corner of Greenfields Road, Watling Road and Gudmunsen Avenue.
There's street parking available on Watling Road and Gudmunsen Avenue.
Please note, Laurel Place won't be available to find on Google or Apple Maps until the home is registered with CQC.
Public transport to Laurel Place
The home is a short walk from several bus stops.
Club - Watling Road bus stop, which is accessed by buses 1 Sapphire, 6 Sapphire, 9, 56, 85 and X21 X-lines.
Hospital bus stop, which is accessed by bus 9.
There's also a train station in the local area.
Bishop Auckland - 1.7 miles away (30 minute walk).