Compassionate Care Home Dining Assistant

Elizabeth Finn Homes Limited; Reigate and Banstead; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Group pension scheme

Occupational sick pay after probation

Wellbeing support

Free Blue Light card

Long service awards

Subsidised meals on duty

Apprenticeships and development

Job summary

Elizabeth Finn Homes Limited is seeking a compassionate Food Services Assistant to support meal preparation and service for residents at Eversfield Care Home in Reigate. You will help ensure meals are prepared safely, served promptly and presented nicely, while upholding high standards of kitchen cleanliness.

This part-time role (25 hours per week) involves following food hygiene and safety guidelines, working as part of a friendly team, and contributing to residents’ wellbeing with

Qualifications

• Basic Food Hygiene certificate or willingness to undertake.
• Experience in a care home is desirable.
• Good general health, physically and mentally fit to meet the requirements of the role.
• NVQ level 2 is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and serving meals safely and accurately – supporting food preparation, serving correct portions at set times, and ensuring food is presented attractively while meeting residents’ individual needs.
• Strict compliance with food safety and health regulations – consistently adhering to Food Hygiene, Health & Safety, and COSHH requirements to protect residents, staff, and visitors.
• Maintaining high standards of kitchen cleanliness – cleaning kitchens, equipment, crockery, and dining areas in line with cleaning schedules, and promptly reporting any equipment faults.
• Responding sensitively to residents’ needs – listening to residents respectfully, reporting complaints or concerns, and alerting senior staff to any issues such as difficulty eating or refusal of meals.
• Working effectively as part of a team under time pressures – following instructions accurately, meeting service deadlines, supporting colleagues, and attending required training to deliver excellent customer service.

Skills

Care home experience

Good health

Education

Basic Food Hygiene certificate

NVQ level 2 desirable

Job description

Elizabeth Finn Homes Limited is seeking a compassionate Food Services Assistant to support meal preparation and service for residents at Eversfield Care Home in Reigate. You will help ensure meals are prepared safely, served promptly and presented nicely, while upholding high standards of kitchen cleanliness.

This part-time role (25 hours per week) involves following food hygiene and safety guidelines, working as part of a friendly team, and contributing to residents’ wellbeing with