- Seckford Care
- Address: Seckford Almshouses, Seckford Street, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4NB
- Salary: £6,497.48 per annum
- Hours: 10 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, 9.00 am - 7.00 pm, Post 1: Saturday or Post 2: Sunday
- Contract: Permanent, required as soon as possible
- Reference: 0961
We are looking to appoint two General Catering Assistants to join our Catering Team at our Care Home.
You will assist with all general kitchen/catering duties in our busy catering department as directed by the Chefs, including the preparation and provision of the food service to residents.
As an applicant, you will have an interest in food preparation, production, ideally a knowledge of working equipment used in kitchens and experience in a catering environment or a customer facing role.
Prior experience is not essential.
Seckford Care is an award winning, CQC (Care Quality Commission) 'Outstanding' care facility based in our beautiful grade 2 listed building in the heart of Woodbridge.
We provide 30 Extra Care apartments for those who wish to live independently, safe in the knowledge that carers are on hand 24 hours a day. We provide 26 residential care rooms in Jubilee House for those who would like their own comfortable room, all their meals, laundry and cleaning provided.
Our dedicated Activities team facilitates a wide range of activities for all residents at Seckford Care.
For more information
For more information about Seckford Care and this opportunity, contact People Team (Recruitment) on 01394 615000.
How to apply
To apply, please submit your completed Application Form (pdf) by email, stating ‘Catering Assistant’ in the subject line, by email to recruitment@seckford-foundation.org.uk
Please follow the link and complete the application form, a CV and covering letter will not suffice.
Closing date: 1.00 pm, 16 October 2026.
Interview date: Week commencing 19 October 2026.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
All appointments are subject to the usual pre- employment checks to meet vetting and barring requirements. For more information about the application and vetting process please refer to the Explanatory Notes provided.
Seckford Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. All applicants must be willing to undergo screening appropriate to the position, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
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