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Dalton Court Care Home
Hourly rate: 13.10per hour
Contracted hours: 30hours per week
Shift: 8:30am - 7pm
Rota: 3days per week includingalternate weekends
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Nestled in the charming town ofCockermouth and with stunning views of the Lake District fells, 60-bedded Dalton Court offers high-quality, specialist Nursing and Dementia care in a peaceful and picturesque setting. We're proud to also offerpalliative and end-of-life care, along with flexiblerespite stays, tailored to support individuals and families when they need it most.
We are looking for an enthusiastic Catering Assistantto join our team and help deliver high-quality, home-cooked meals to our residents.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist the Chef/Cook in preparing and serving meals tailored to residents' dietary needs and preferences.
Support all aspects of kitchen operations including food prep, stock control, and maintaining hygiene standards.
Ensure the kitchen remains clean, safe, and compliant with health and safety regulations.
Contribute to menu planning by sharing resident feedback and helping enhance the dining experience.
Participate in ongoing training to stay current with food safety practices.
Role Requirements:
Previous experience in a kitchen or catering assistant role (1 year preferred, but not essential).
Basic food hygiene certificate (or willingness to complete training).
Strong teamwork, communication, and organisational skills.
A passion for food preparation and maintaining a high standard of cleanliness.
Reliable, adaptable, and committed to excellent service.
Sandstone employees enjoy a range of benefits:
Free uniform. Free Meals*. Free DBS.
Discounts on the high street* - with retailers like Asda, Costa and Argos
Refer-a-Friend - and get a 250 bonus
Wagestream- access some of your earned money early and get money management tips
Employee Assistance Programme - helping you look after your health and wellbeing
Employee recognition scheme - we recognise and reward great work
Pension scheme - helping you plan for your retirement
In-house training - on-going face-to-face training, tailored to you
Career opportunities - The chance to ‘make your mark' and play a key role
Sandstone Care Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We aim for diversity within each service, as we think it is important that the Social Care Workforce represents the people it serves. We welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds including disabled candidates, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, LGBTQ+ as well as non-binary candidates, and those with experience of mental health.
