Dining Room Assistant

Care UK Plc; Trafford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Trafford is seeking a Dining Room Assistant to enhance residents' dining experiences and encourage social interaction. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and communication skills, and ideally hold a Level 2 in Food Hygiene. Flexible hours are required, and training opportunities are available. This role offers the chance to make a significant difference in residents' lives while working in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Wagestream - access to wages anytime

Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements

Career development and training

Online and in-store discounts

Annual purchase holiday scheme

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in catering services is beneficial but not essential.
• Ability to work flexible hours to meet business needs.

Responsibilities

• Enhancing the dining experience of residents.
• Encouraging social interaction between residents.
• Providing great customer service.
• Ensure the dining room setup prior to mealtimes.
• Monitor cleanliness in the dining area.

Skills

Organisational skills

Written and verbal communication skills

Judgment and problem solving

Time management

Education

Level 2 in Food Hygiene

Job description

Fulfilling lives is at the heart of everything we do. To be part of this award‑winning care provider join Care UK as a Dining Room Assistant.

We are looking for people to make a difference to residents’ lives every day. When you join Care UK you’ll be joining a team who share the same values: caring, passionate and teamwork. You’ll have a strong desire to help people and put residents at the heart of everything you do.

The role:

• Enhancing the dining experience of our residents
• Encouraging social interaction between residents
• Providing great customer service
• Ensure the dining room is set up prior to all mealtimes
• Monitor appropriate checklists in support of dining area cleanliness
• Asist in keeping the Bistro area replenished
• Assist with special events held within the home

Some of our benefits by joining the Care UK family

• Wagestream- access your wages at any-time.
• Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements
• Career development, training, and access to our approved apprenticeship scheme
• Hundreds of online and in-store discounts
• Annual purchase holiday scheme
• Wellbeing support

About you

• Level 2 in Food Hygiene (or willingness to undertake the qualification within 12 weeks)
• Experience in catering services (waiting/serving) is beneficial, but not essential.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Good judgment, problem solving and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours to meet the business needs.
• Effective time keeping and time management.

We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for helping others. We see the potential in everyone, let us help fulfil yours.