Food & Beverage Assistant

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy; Derby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking experienced Food & Beverage Assistants for a temporary role in a vibrant retirement village. This position offers flexible shifts and a friendly working environment, ideal for those with a background in hospitality or care home food service. As part of the team, you'll take food orders, serve beverages, and contribute to a welcoming dining atmosphere. If you're passionate about delivering exceptional service and have the necessary training, this opportunity is perfect for you. Apply now to join a supportive community and make a difference in residents' dining experiences.

Benefits

Flexible Shift Patterns

Weekly Pay

Friendly Working Environment

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial hospitality or care home food service.
• Proactive approach to shift work.

Responsibilities

• Taking food orders and serving beverages.
• Supporting a warm, community-focused dining experience.

Skills

Hospitality Experience

Barista Skills

IDDSI Training

Job description

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Role: Food & Beverage Assistant
Location: Derby
Employer: Retirement Village
Salary/Rate of Pay: £13+ per hour

Platinum Recruitment is proud to be working with a well-established retirement village in Derby and we currently have an opportunity for experienced Food & Beverage Assistants to join their team on a temporary basis over the next 2–3 months.

What’s in it for you?

* Flexible shift patterns (part and full time available)
* Friendly and professional working environment
* Weekly pay (every Friday)
* Consistent hours with minimal need for repeated training/inductions

Package:

* £13+ per hour
* Various shifts available
* 2–3 month temporary placement

Why work with us?

As a Food & Beverage Assistant in this retirement village, you'll either have experience in a commercial hospitality setting (restaurant, café, or bar) or a strong background in care home food service. Your role will involve taking food orders, serving beverages (including barista-style coffee), operating a till, and supporting a warm, community-focused dining experience.

We are also open to candidates with care home catering experience — as long as you have IDDSI training and are confident in identifying and safely serving modified food textures to help manage resident choking risks.

What’s involved?

* Previous hospitality or care food service experience required
* Barista and bar knowledge preferred
* IDDSI training essential for care-focused candidates
* A proactive and consistent approach to shift work
* Must have an enhanced DBS certificate

Ready to apply?

If this sounds like the role for you, we’d love to hear from you! Click Apply Now and one of our team members will be in touch to discuss the Food & Beverage Assistant opportunity in Derby.

Consultant: Katie Harding
Job Number: KH684 / INDCATERING
Job Role: Food & Beverage Assistant
Location: Derby

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.