Catering Assistant

Catering Assistant

Guys Court,

Fleetwood - 409 Poulton Road, Lancashire FY7 7JY

£12.71 Per Hour

18 Hours Available – no late nights, no split shifts - 2 shifts per week 8am-18.30pm to cover over 7 days

Cook up your career in care with a better work-life balance

We believe providing culinary excellence is more than a job – it’s a calling, and we’d love you to be part of it. We’re excited to welcome a Catering Assistant to our friendly team at Guys Court in Fleetwood - 409 Poulton Road, Lancashire FY7 7JY. And with sector leading results showing our colleagues highly recommend Sanctuary Care as a great place to work, you’ll be joining a culture that supports you to thrive, grow, and be recognised for the difference you make.

We're proudly Investors in People Gold accredited and not-for-profit, which means every penny we make goes straight back into our people and our homes. Whether you’ve already found your calling or you’re still discovering it, we’ll support you every step of the way. From your first day to your dream role, we’ll help you get there.

When you join Sanctuary Care, you’re joining an award-winning team where colleagues and residents truly matter. We’re proud winners of 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.

Your role 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

Your skills 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

Your rewards You deserve more than the basics. That’s why, alongside

28 days’ annual leave pro rata (including bank holidays) ,

occupational

sick pay

linked to length of service, and a

contributory

pension , we’ve created a package to help you thrive: CQC

inspection bonus Health and wellbeing support

– including Aviva Digicare+ with virtual GP appointments, plus an Employee Assistance Programme offering medical, financial, and legal advice, as well as short-term counselling Company-paid life insurance Parental leave arrangements

and

annual leave purchase scheme Company-funded training

and ongoing career development opportunities, including our Team Leader Development Programme Flexible working options

and an

inclusive culture

where everyone belongs, supported by our staff networks including PRISM, Disability, Race Equality and Parent networks Free meals

dependant on shift duration Exclusive retail discounts , Cycle to Work, and salary sacrifice arrangements Some rewards are subject to a qualifying period or other criteria – visit our website for more information.

Ready to start an inspiring career journey with us?

Apply today and join us in leading the way in care.

Curious about what it’s like to work with us? Discover our values, culture, and real stories from our teams at www.sanctuary-care.co.uk/jobs or follow us on socials.

Before you apply We can only accept applications from individuals with the right to work in the UK. All roles require safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including criminal records and overseas police checks if needed; for more information, please get in touch. Internal candidates should apply via their internal careers account. We may close this advert early, so please apply as soon as possible.

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.