Care Home Food Service Assistant – Compassionate & Efficient

Elizabeth Finn Homes Ltd; Reigate; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group pension scheme

Occupational sick pay after probation

Wellbeing support through employee aid

Care Friends rewards

Blue Light card discounts

Long service awards

Subsidised meals while on duty

Apprenticeships and development

Job summary

Elizabeth Finn Homes Ltd is seeking a compassionate and reliable Food Services Assistant to support the preparation and service of meals for residents. You will help maintain kitchen cleanliness and ensure meals are served safely and on time.

You will follow Food Hygiene, Health & Safety, and COSHH regulations, respond to residents' needs with empathy, and work as part of a team under time pressures. Basic Food Hygiene certificate or willingness to undertake it is required.

Qualifications

• Must have or willing to undertake Basic Food Hygiene certification.
• Experience with safe food handling and COSHH practices is preferred.
• Able to work in a care-home environment with compassionate service.
• Good communication and teamwork are essential.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and serving meals safely and accurately.
• Adhering to Food Hygiene, Health & Safety, and COSHH regulations.
• Maintaining high kitchen cleanliness and reporting faults.
• Responding sensitively to residents' needs and feedback.
• Working as part of a team under time pressures and meeting service deadlines.

Skills

Food safety

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Basic Food Hygiene certificate

NVQ Level 2 (desirable)

Job description

Elizabeth Finn Homes Ltd is seeking a compassionate and reliable Food Services Assistant to support the preparation and service of meals for residents. You will help maintain kitchen cleanliness and ensure meals are served safely and on time.

You will follow Food Hygiene, Health & Safety, and COSHH regulations, respond to residents' needs with empathy, and work as part of a team under time pressures. Basic Food Hygiene certificate or willingness to undertake it is required.