CHS Group in Cambridge is seeking a reliable and dedicated Catering Assistant to support the delivery of high-quality food services. This part-time position offers 16.5 hours per week and is ideal for individuals who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment while maintaining excellent service standards.
The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with daily catering tasks, supporting kitchen operations, and ensuring that all duties are completed efficiently and to a professional standard. This role requires someone who can prioritise their workload, maintain attention to detail, and contribute to a positive team environment.
Applicants should be flexible and adaptable, with a practical approach to problem-solving and a strong commitment to achieving the required results. The ability to organise tasks effectively and maintain cleanliness and safety standards is essential.
This is a valuable opportunity to join a respected organisation and build experience within the catering and hospitality sector.
Position: Catering Assistant
Job Type: Part Time
Salary: £12.21 per hour
Location: Cambridge
About the Role
16.5 hours per week
Salary: £12.21 per hour
What you’ll do
- To assist the Cook in the preparation of nutritionally balanced meals and snacks in accordance with the Home’s policies and procedures, including the provision of specialist diets.
- Keep the kitchen clean and tidy ensuring the highest standard of hygiene and safety.
- When required, assist with the service of meals and drinks.
- Maintain documentation in accordance with HACCP regulations.
About You
- An awareness Health and Safety, HACCP and COSHH and subsequent revisions or ability to attain.
- Able to plan and organise own workload effectively and to ensure that routine tasks are carried out promptly and to the highest standard.
- Flexible and Adaptable – adopts a practical approach to achieve the required results.
We can offer
- Employee discount scheme (retail, leisure, gym membership and fitness equipment)
- Doctor Care Anywhere (telehealth service offering private online GP and nurse appointments via video and phone)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to work scheme (salary sacrifice)
- One day off a year to volunteer for a charity of your choice
- 30 days holiday, increasing to 35 days per annum, inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata for part-time staff), depending on length of service
- Holiday purchase scheme- up to 5 days per annum (pro rata for part-time staff)
- Company sick pay
- 58p per mile business mileage allowance
- Refer a friend scheme (£250)
- Contributory pension scheme, which both you and CHS contribute to
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Flexible Working Policy
- Full induction
- Comprehensive free training and development opportunities with paid time off
- Free DBS (for relevant posts)
- Free onsite/nearby parking
- Blue Light Card (Housing with Care only)
- Selling annual leave (Housing with Care)
- Recruitment and retention payment of of £150 after completion of 6 months’ successful probationary period and £100 on completion of a further 6 months’ continuous service (for eligible roles in Housing with Care)
Richard Newcombe Court (CQC rated Good) is part of the charitable organisation CHS Group and supports the elderly to lead fulfilling lives confidently and as independently as possible. What makes us different is our ongoing commitment to make a positive difference to individuals lives and to invest in ongoing organisational training and personal development. If you would like to work for an organisation that provides the type of care that you would expect for your loved ones, we would welcome your application.
For an informal chat about the post, please contact Samantha Argent, Care and Support Manager on 01223 352135.
Please note this position is subject to a clear Enhanced DBS Disclosure.
If you are registered with the online DBS Update Service, this may expedite your application process.
PLEASE NOTE UNFORTUNATELY WE DO NOT PROVIDE VISA SPONSORSHIP
About Us
Founded in 1927, Cambridge Housing Society (CHS) is an independent housing association with over 3,000 homes in Cambridge and Cambridgeshire. We are one of only two independent housing associations working just in Cambridgeshire and we are the only one to offer a blend of affordable rented homes, specialist supported housing and a range of community support services.
Our Purpose
We are here to enable people to flourish, by providing security and creating opportunities through the delivery of high-quality Cambridgeshire based homes with support.
Vision & Values
‘CHS will be a trusted local provider of long term, affordable, secure housing. We listen to our tenants and customers and provide support where needed. We will be entrepreneurial with a social purpose, developing local partnerships and looking for new opportunities to support communities in Cambridgeshire.’
Our Values are:
Caring
Openness
Trust
The way we work – ‘the CHS way’
Flexible
Creative
Respectful
Working in partnership
Focused on the social objective
Application Process
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Application Deadline
December 21st, 2025