Catering Assistant

occyThetfordreedpublished 09/21/2026
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About the Role Join our Warm and Supportive Family at Alexander Court! Alexander Court, proudly part of Holmwood Holdings – a dynamic and forward-thinking care provider – is committed to delivering exceptional standards of care. We truly value our team members, investing in your growth and creating an environment where everyone can flourish. We are now seeking caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated Catering Assistant to join our welcoming and supportive community. At Alexander Court we believe mealtimes are at the heart of creating a homely, caring environment for our residents. We are looking for a friendly, reliable and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our supportive team and help us deliver high-quality meals and excellent service every day.

Job Opportunity What You’ll Be Doing

  • Assisting with the preparation and serving of delicious, well-balanced meals.
  • Helping to prepare special diets and beverages as required.
  • Supporting the chef with day-to-day kitchen duties.
  • Maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and ensuring high hygiene standards
  • Helping to create a warm and welcoming dining experience for Residents.

Essential Skills What We Are Looking For We are looking for someone who is:

  • A team player with a positive, can-do attitude
  • Organised, efficient, and able to work under guidance
  • Friendly and approachable, with good communication skills.
  • Respectful of residents’ dignity and confidentiality
  • Willing to learn, attend training, and develop your skills

Benefits You’ll Enjoy

  • Competitive Pay of £13 per hour
  • Permanent contracts with guaranteed hours
  • Free uniform and full funded enhanced DBS check
  • Free employee counselling support
  • Complimentary meals during shifts
  • Company pension scheme

Be part of a welcoming, supportive team where your role truly matters. Help make mealtimes enjoyable and special for our residents, while developing your skills through training and personal growth opportunities. This is a rewarding role in a caring, homely environment — if you’re passionate about food, enjoy working with people, and want to make a difference each day, we would love to hear from you.

DEI Statement Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Holmwood Holdings Group are committed to creating a caring and inclusive environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We believe our differences strengthen the care we provide and are dedicated to ensuring fairness, compassion and understanding for our residents, families and colleagues.

In line with the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to preventing discrimination, promoting equality of opportunity and making reasonable adjustments to support individuals in both employment and care. Our values-led, person-centred approach ensures that inclusion, respect and empathy are at the heart of everything we do, enabling our residents and colleagues to feel safe, valued and supported.