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About the Role

We are looking for a Catering Assistant to join our friendly team at Meadows House Residential and Nursing Home in London. This role offers a better work-life balance with no late nights or split shifts, focusing on creating a positive dining experience for residents in a calm, well-organized environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the catering team with basic food preparation and meal service
• Present and serve meals to a high standard for residents
• Follow food hygiene and safety standards at all times
• Keep kitchen and dining areas clean, safe and welcoming
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support residents’ daily experience

Requirements

• A caring, enthusiastic approach with a genuine interest in older people
• Good teamwork skills and a willingness to support colleagues
• An understanding of safe food handling and cleaning practices
• Previous catering experience and a food hygiene certificate, or willingness to work towards one
• Clear communication skills and a flexible approach
• Right to work in the UK
• Willingness to undergo safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including criminal records and overseas police checks if needed

Skills

• Basic food preparation
• Meal service
• Food hygiene
• Safety standards
• Cleaning practices
• Teamwork
• Communication

Location

• London, SE3 9YG

Work Type

• Part-time
• No late nights
• No split shifts

Experience Level

• Entry level

Education Level

• Food hygiene certificate (or willingness to obtain)

Salary/Compensations

• £13.22 per hour

Benefits

• 28 days' annual leave pro rata (including bank holidays)
• Occupational sick pay linked to length of service
• Contributory pension
• CQC inspection bonus
• Health and wellbeing support (Aviva Digicare+, Employee Assistance Programme)
• Company-paid life insurance
• Parental leave arrangements
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Company-funded training and ongoing career development opportunities
• Flexible working options
• Inclusive culture with staff networks
• Free meals (dependent on shift duration)
• Exclusive retail discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Salary sacrifice arrangements

About the Company

• Sanctuary Care is a not-for-profit organisation providing high-quality care homes with dignity and respect.
• Our mission is to enrich the lives of residents, their loved ones, and our staff.
• We are proudly Investors in People Gold accredited.
• We are award-winning, including the 2025 Nursing Times Award for Care of Older People and the 2025 Care Home Awards Best for Training and Development, and Outstanding Larger Care Home Group.
• Sanctuary Care Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.

Equal Opportunity

• Inclusion is one of our core values. We’re committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone can thrive.
• We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process in line with our Disability Confident employer status.
• Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers.