Dining Room Assistant

Nazareth; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS/PVG paid

Training & development

Employee wellbeing program

Blue Light Card discounts

National Living Wage (18-22)

Job summary

Nazareth is seeking a Dining Room Assistant for our care home to prepare and clean dining areas for residents and support meal times.

You will set and clear tables, help with dishes, and assist residents with meals, working as part of a friendly team. A DBS/PVG disclosure is required, with full training provided to reach high service standards. We value reliability, good communication and a flexible approach.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills and ability to work within a team or individually.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively.
• Flexible, energetic, and hard-working with strong organisational skills.
• A Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate desirable, or willing to train to gain this qualification.

Responsibilities

• Set and clear tables and trays as required.
• Clear away dishes and waste after meals.
• Wash dishes as required.
• Provide assistance to residents during meal times.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Organisational skills

Flexible

Energetic

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

An opportunity for a Dining Room Assistant role at our care home has become available. The main responsibility of the role is to prepare and clean the Dining Rooms to a high standard for our residents.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To set and clear tables and trays as and when required
• Clear away dishes and waste after meals
• Wash dishes as required
• Provide assistance to residents during meal times

All posts offered are subject to two satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS or PVG disclosure.

About You

As a Dining Room Assistant, you will be able to enhance the dining experience of our residents by encouraging social interaction between residents and providing great customer service. Experience in catering services would be desirable but this is not essential. It is essential you have good communication skills and can work well within a team and individually. The role would suit someone who has the ability to prioritise tasks, has a flexible approach and is energetic and hard working. It is also important that you have good time management and organisational skills.

A Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate is desirable, or you will be willing to undertake the relevant training to gain this qualification.

Working for Us

We’ll provide full training, so it’s a great opportunity to learn something new. In return,you will enjoy access to a huge variety of benefits and services to support your well-being and throughout your career we will invest in you and you will enjoy additional support and benefits including:

• We will pay for your DBS / PVG disclosure certificate
• Induction and commitment to ongoing learning and development
• Wellbeing - free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme. This gives Colleagues and their family access to 24/7 365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental and financial issues.
• Access to Blue Light Card -discount service providing members with thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street
• Aged 18-22 – we pay at least National Living Wage rate