Catering Assistant

Company: Derbyshire County Council
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Location: Buxton
Job Description:

Come Join Our Team as a Catering Assistant at Whitestones Care Home!

Whitestones Care Home is entering an exciting new chapter under new management, bringing a renewed focus on quality, teamwork, and providing a warm, welcoming environment for our residents.

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Supporting basic food preparation and simple cooking
  • Serving meals with correct portion control
  • Preparing, setting up, and clearing dining areas
  • Cleaning kitchen areas, equipment, and dining furniture to set standards
  • Ensuring compliance with food hygiene, health and safety regulations at all times
  • Working as part of a supportive kitchen team and following duty rotas

Requirements

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.

Working Hours and Pay

The job may require unsocial hours working including weekends and Bank Holidays. Saturday and Sunday hours will be paid at plain time where it is part of your normal working pattern unless it is between 7pm and 7am, where enhanced rates of pay apply. Enhanced pay rates are paid for Bank Holiday working.

Benefits

  • A rewarding role within a supportive team under new management
  • Training and development opportunities, including food hygiene
  • A positive and inclusive working environment
  • Generous annual leave scheme
  • Excellent local government pension
  • Employee discounts

Equal Opportunity Employer

Derbyshire County Council is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

Visa and Sponsorship

Derbyshire County Council holds a sponsorship licence, but this role does not offer visa sponsorship. Please apply only if you already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship, as applications that do not meet this requirement will be rejected.

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Posted: June 4th, 2026