Dining Room Assistant (Bank)

Nazareth Care Charitable Trust; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS/PVG paid

Induction and ongoing learning

Wellbeing programme

Blue Light Card discounts

Paid holidays

Free onsite parking

Pension contributions

Job summary

Nazareth Care Charitable Trust is seeking a Dining Room Assistant at one of our care homes in Plymouth. Your main role is to prepare and maintain dining rooms to a high standard for residents and support a welcoming, sociable mealtime environment.

You will set tables, help with meals, and work as part of a caring team. Full training is provided, plus benefits including DBS/PVG disclosure paid, wellbeing support, and paid holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering is desirable but not essential; good communication is essential.
• Able to prioritise tasks, work in a team or alone, and manage time effectively.
• A Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate is desirable or willingness to undertake training.

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

Customer service

Hard working

Flexible approach

Education

A Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

About The Role

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
• Pension contributions
• Paid holidays
• Free onsite parking