Catering Assistant

About Us

Brunelcare is an award-winning Bristol-based charity providing high-quality housing, care, and support for older people in the South West, whilst also being recognised for our expertise and excellence in caring for people living with dementia. We are at the forefront of developing ways for people to stay as independent as possible whilst creating great communities to live, work, and thrive in.

Are you looking for an opportunity to become part of something more and make a real difference? Are you passionate about providing high quality, nutritious meals?

There has never been a better time to start your career as a Catering Assistant with Brunelcare. 

About the role

• You will be responsible for assisting the Cook in preparation of meals and general kitchen duties e.g. washing up, food preparation, cleaning
• Ensuring high standards of cleanliness are achieved in the kitchen at all times
• You may be required to attend training sessions and annual refresher courses to keep you informed on the latest guidelines.
• Shifts: 10:30 - 14:30, Week 1: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Week 2: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday.

About you

Whether you’ve worked in catering before or you’re looking to change your career, this is an opportunity to become part of something more and make a real difference.

You will need to be a caring person who is keen to undergo training and further development. Working as a team is a big part of this role so good communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Job benefits

• Competitive rates of pay
• Equivalent to 30 days of paid annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), increasing to the equivalent of 33 after 5 years’ service (pro-rata)
• Free enhanced DBS Check & uniform provided
• Blue Light Card discount service, offering online and high street discounts
• Access to a fully-funded Medicash Health Plan to save up to £995 on health essentials; like going to the dentist or opticians and access to telephone and video GP appointments
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Company Sick Pay 
• Care First Employee Assistance Programme (provides a range of free, confidential services) and in-house Mental Health First Aiders available
• £200 refer a friend bonus

Salary: £12 - £12.46 per hour (depending on experience) plus weekend and bank holiday enhancements

Hours: 16 hours per week, Shifts: 10:30 - 14:30