General Assistant - Catering

Rose Manor, Ketley Park Road, Telford TF1 5FH

£12.71 per hour

15 hours per week

Make a lasting difference, long after your shift

We’re excited to welcome a General Assistant - Catering to support the preparation and serving of nutritious, well-presented meals at our Rose Manor, Ketley Park Road Retirement Community in Telford TF1 5FH, without the long hours or split shifts often found in hospitality. Working as part of a friendly kitchen team, you’ll help create a positive dining experience for residents within a calm, well-organised environment.

You’ll be part of a compassionate, community-focused team supporting our retirement community residents, that puts people first – every single day. #BeYourBest is more than a hashtag – it’s our commitment to helping our people grow, thrive, and feel valued. We’ll support you with the tools, training, and encouragement to reach your full potential, while celebrating your individuality and the difference you make every day.

As a not-for-profit organisation, we reinvest in our people and our services, celebrating individuality and helping you thrive both personally and professionally. We’re committed to your progression, so we offer fully funded hospitality qualifications.

Your role

Help prepare meals and drinks while following food hygiene standards
Support customers and colleagues to deliver a high standard of service
Keep kitchens, communal areas, and flats clean and tidy
Report any faults or hazards to maintain a safe environment
Monitor stock levels and ensure equipment is used safely

Your skills

Experience with general cleaning duties (desirable)
Some experience in a domestic or catering environment
Level 2 diploma in housekeeping or catering, or willingness to work towards
Good interpersonal and customer service skills
Basic understanding of health and safety in the workplace

Your rewards

You deserve more than the basics. That’s why, alongside 33 days’ annual leave pro rata (rising to 38, including bank holidays), occupational sick pay linked to length of service, and a contributory pension scheme, we’ve created a package to help you thrive:

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, paid volunteering days, and annual leave purchase scheme
Company-funded training and ongoing career development opportunities
Flexible working options and an inclusive culture where everyone belongs, supported by our staff networks including PRISM, Disability, Race Equality and Parent networks
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 #BeYourBest? Apply today and start an inspiring career with Sanctuary Supported Living. Curious about what it’s like to work with us? Discover our values, culture, and real stories from our teams at www.sanctuary-supported-living.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.

Job Reference: 228742

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.

Building Equality and Diversity

Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers.
We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working.
An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.
Sanctuary Supported Living is a trading name of Sanctuary Housing Association and Sanctuary Home Care Limited, both exempt charities.

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