Catering Assistant


Company:	Cornwallis Care Services Ltd
Salary:	£13.33 to £26.33 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	TR18 4JR
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	12 Sept 2026
Closing date:	12 Oct 2026

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Summary

Catering Assistant

Frances Bolitho Care Home

Penzance, Cornwall

30 hour contract

Do you want a role where the work you do makes a genuine difference to people’s lives?

We’re looking for a caring, enthusiastic and reliable Catering Assistant to join our dedicated catering team at Frances Bolitho Care Home in Penzance, a welcoming 45-bed residential care home where our residents are at the heart of everything we do.

As a Catering Assistant, you will be helping to serve more than just meals, you’ll support our Catering Supervisor and wider team in providing nutritious, delicious and well-presented meals for our residents, while helping to maintain a clean, safe and welcoming kitchen environment.Food is an important part of life at Frances Bolitho. You’ll play a valuable role in helping our residents enjoy mealtimes, whether that’s preparing and serving meals, keeping the dining areas clean and welcoming, or taking the time to offer a friendly smile and a few kind words.

We’re looking for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys working as part of a team and understands the importance of providing a high standard of service. Previous catering experience is welcomed, but what matters most is your positive attitude, willingness to learn and genuine desire to make a difference.

This is more than a kitchen role, it’s an opportunity to become part of a caring team and help create enjoyable, meaningful mealtimes for the people who call Frances Bolitho home.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Oversee the day-to-day smooth operation of the kitchen
Understand and cater to special dietary needs, ensuring presentation and nutritional standards are met
Support the kitchen team in preparing cooking and plating high-quality meals
Clean kitchen areas and equipment according to work schedules
Assist with meal service in the dining areas
Tidy up and wash dishes, utensils, and surfaces after meals
Follow Food Hygiene and Health & Safety procedures at all times
Ensure a safe, hygienic, and welcoming kitchen and food service environment

What We’re Looking For:

Kind, caring, and compassionate in nature
Enthusiastic and committed to helping others
Highly motivated with an eye for detail and cleanliness
Able to communicate well with both colleagues and residents
A team player with a can-do attitude

Pay Scale:

(Subject to qualification and experience)

£13:00 - £13:33 per hour
Weekend enhancements
Bank Holiday enhancements

Apply now and begin a rewarding journey in care with a team that values you.

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Please note that all roles are subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and confirmation of the right to work in the UK.

We are not able to offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this role.

However, we welcome applications from individuals who already have the right to work in the UK, including those on Student or Graduate visas. We are able to offer contracts of up to 20 hours per week where this is in line with the conditions of your visa.

If you’re looking for a role where you can make a difference every single day, we’d love to hear from you

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