Compassionate Food Service Assistant – Care Home

Elizabeth Finn Homes Limited; Reigate; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Group pension scheme

Wellbeing support via EAP

Free Blue Light card

Subsidised meals while on duty

Job summary

Elizabeth Finn Homes Limited is hiring a compassionate Food Services Assistant at Eversfield Care Home to support meal preparation and service for residents, and to help maintain clean, well‑organised kitchens. You will ensure meals are served safely and on time, follow food hygiene guidelines, and work as part of a friendly team to deliver person‑centred care in a supportive environment.

Part‑time, permanent role with 25 hours per week.

Qualifications

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

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.

Education

Basic Food Hygiene certificate

NVQ level 2

Experience in a care home

Job description

Elizabeth Finn Homes Limited is hiring a compassionate Food Services Assistant at Eversfield Care Home to support meal preparation and service for residents, and to help maintain clean, well‑organised kitchens. You will ensure meals are served safely and on time, follow food hygiene guidelines, and work as part of a friendly team to deliver person‑centred care in a supportive environment.

Part‑time, permanent role with 25 hours per week.