Dining Host

Harbour Healthcare Ltd; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Harrogate is seeking a Dining Host to ensure the safe and attractive delivery of food. Responsibilities include supporting mealtimes, maintaining hygiene standards, and understanding special dietary needs. This role offers competitive pay and various employee benefits, including discounts and training opportunities.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping and entertainment

Flex Earn – Earned wage access

FREE counselling for you and your family

Employee of the month voucher

Opportunities for training and career progression

Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme

Discounts via Blue Light Card

FREE eye test and discounted glasses

Cashback card

Wellbeing portal with FREE resources

Seasonal company events

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer-facing role is preferred.
• Understanding of safe food handling practices.
• Ability to work as part of a team and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe delivery of food to the dining room.
• Support smooth operations for mealtimes and snacks.
• Understand and follow special dietary requirements.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Dining Host

Full Time - 3 shifts/week - 30h/week, £12.37/h. The Granby Care Home - Granby Rd, Harrogate HG1 4SR

Harbour Healthcare is seeking an ambitious Dining Host to join their team in Harrogate.

Our Nursing and Care teams support our residents and provide peace of mind to families. As a Dining Host, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality care.

The tangible benefits of working for Harbour include:

• Discounts on shopping, fashion, days out, travel, entertainment, and more
• Flex Earn – Earned wage access
• FREE face-to-face counselling for you and your family
• Staff recognition award ceremonies
• £30 voucher available every month for the nominated ‘Employee of the month’
• Opportunities for training and career progression
• Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
• Blue Light Card – up to 50% discount across 100’s of retailers
• Access to a FREE eye test and discounted glasses
• Cashback card – save up to £500 annually
• Wellbeing portal with FREE meditation series, wellbeing podcasts, mental health support programmes, workout plans, and live digital gym classes
• Seasonal Company events, competitions, and incentives
• Refer a friend scheme – earn up to £250 when referring a friend to work for Harbour Healthcare
• On-site parking

The principle responsibilities of the role include:

• Ensuring safe delivery of food to the dining room and temperature recording of food
• Supporting smooth operations for mealtimes and snacks in line with standards and policies
• Supporting the care team to serve food and drink attractively and in line with company crockery and cutlery standards
• Understanding and following special dietary requirements and ensuring residents are safely catered for with their nutritional needs met
• Following daily kitchen cleaning rota and ensuring high standards of hygiene are kept
• Supporting the maintenance of general cleanliness of the dining rooms/kitchenette and hydration stations
• Liaising with residents and recording feedback in appropriate documentation
• Attending staff meetings and undergoing training as required

In terms of Health & Safety, you will be required to:

• Report any illness or accident to the Home Manager or Person in Charge
• Understand and implement the Home Health and Safety Policy and Emergency and Fire procedure
• Report any faulty appliances or potential hazards to the Home Manager or Handyperson
• Promote safe working practice in the Home

Harbour Healthcare is committed to equality and diversity. Please note that all positions require an Enhanced DBS check in relation to Children and Adults.