Permanent, Part Time (15 hours per week)
About the role
As a motivated and fully engaged member of the wider Care Services team, the Food Service Assistant is responsible for the efficient and timely service of food and beverages to residents at The Oaks Care Home, supporting the delivery of an excellent food and customer‑focused service whilst adhering to the highest food safety standards.
Responsibilities
- Support the preparation of the dining room and the service of quality and nutritious meals for residents.
- Familiarise yourself with residents’ preferences, ensuring availability and stocked pantries.
- Liaise with catering and care management teams to ensure good communication.
- Serve in The Oaks and other social spaces, always helping with a friendly attitude, cleaning tables after service, and adopting a “clean as you go” work ethic.
- Fully stock the small kitchens, take fridge temperatures, clean kitchen fridges, and keep kitchens clean and tidy.
Qualifications
- Relevant customer service experience in a care home environment.
- Experience following Food Safety and Health & Safety procedures; working knowledge of Food Safety regulations.
- Ability to work positively with residents and colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
- Demonstrable interpersonal and oral communication skills.
Equal Opportunities
At JRHT we believe in giving everyone an equal chance to succeed. Applications are welcome from all regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or social economic background. We positively encourage applications from people with experience of living in poverty.
As part of our commitment to equity and specifically anti‑racism, we operate an anonymised recruitment process so that bias is eliminated from the shortlisting process.
We are a Disability Confident Employer. This means that we are committed to the recruitment, progression and retention of disabled individuals. We offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the job. If you have a disability, please let us know if you would like to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme.
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