Catering Assistant

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Caterplus, part of Elior UK, is seeking a Catering Assistant at Eleanor House in St Albans to join frontline staff serving real food to residents. You’ll keep the kitchen and service area clean, stay updated on menus, and follow COSHH and Food Safety. Working pattern is 2 days out of 7, 10 hours per week, salary £6,626.99 (£12.71/hour). Benefits include free meals on shift, holiday entitlement and wellbeing support. Show customer service and reliability; catering or barista experience helps but isn’t essential. Applications require references and an Enhanced DBS check where applicable; tailor your CV to highlight your care for people and food. If adjustments are needed, we’ll support you. Apply Now.

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Caterplus – Food That Feels Like Home
Join the Caterplus team at Eleanor House.
Real food. Real comfort. Real connection. That’s what we do every day at Caterplus.
We cook fresh, honest meals that bring people together in over-55 communities across the UK. Food that means something — not just something on a plate.
If you care about food, people, and doing things properly, you’ll feel right at home here. Because we don’t just serve meals. We create moments.
Caterplus is part of Elior UK — giving you the personality of a specialist brand with the opportunities and support of one of the UK's leading contract catering businesses.
At Elior, the safety, dignity and wellbeing of the people we support is our priority. As part of our recruitment process, this role is subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check (where applicable).


What you’ll be doing…
As a Catering Assistant, you will have plenty of responsibilities and opportunities to grow in your role, becoming a critical member of our team.
• Ensure the kitchen and service area are always clean, well-presented, and well-stocked
• Keep up to date with menus and what food is on offer
• Offer a warm and friendly service
• Ensure COSHH, Food Safety, and Health & Safety are followed
Working Pattern: 2 Days Out Of 7 | 10 Hours Per Week
Salary: £6,626.99 (£12.71 per hour)
Job ID: 7547
What can you bring?
• Focused on the front line
• Genuine interest in customer service excellence
• Team player
• Catering and Barista experience desirable but not essential


What's on the menu for you…
At Elior, we believe people do their best work when they feel supported, valued and able to thrive. That's why we offer a benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, career, finances and life outside of work.
Here’s a taste of what you can expect when you join us:
• Free meals on shift
• Flexible and part-time working opportunities
• 28 days holiday, increasing to 31 days after two years' service
• Enhanced family, personal and compassionate leave policies
• Paid volunteering days
• Training, development and career progression opportunities
• Pension scheme, life assurance and financial wellbeing support
• Salary Advance, giving you access to a portion of your pay before payday
• A supportive, inclusive culture where everyone can thrive
Plus access to Elior Spark, our enhanced wellbeing platform, offering support for you and your immediate family, including:
• 24/7 virtual GP appointments
• Mental health support, counselling and therapy sessions
• Physiotherapy services and second medical opinions
• Online gym and workout programmes
• Legal and financial advice
• Nutrition, fitness and lifestyle guidance
• Meditation and mindfulness resources
• Dedicated wellbeing helplines and expert support whenever you need it
Fancy being part of the recipe?
At Elior, over 10,000 colleagues come together every day with one purpose: to enrich lives everywhere, every day.
We're proud that 87% of our colleagues are proud to work here — and we think that's because people are given the support, trust and opportunities they need to thrive.
Don't tick every box? Don't rule yourself out. We're looking for people with potential, passion and the right attitude, not just a checklist of experience.
We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know.

Ready to join us? Hit ‘Apply Now’ and let’s chat!