Food and Beverage Assistant

Avery Healthcare Group; Edenbridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group is hiring a Host/Hostess to support dining services in one of our UK care homes. You will prepare serving trolleys, assist residents with meals, and help keep dining areas clean and welcoming.

Ideal candidates hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and have experience in similar settings such as restaurants or hotels. DBS check and eligibility to work in the UK are required.

Qualifications

• Hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Experience in a similar setting (care home/restaurant/hotel) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare serving trolleys and keep satellite kitchens clean.
• Assist with dining service and residents during meals.
• Set tables in line with standard operating procedures and reflect daily menus.

Skills

Positive attitude

Compassionate service

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Package Description

Package Description: At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and we’re here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, you’ll be making a positive impact on residents’ lives every day – your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. We’re committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, you’ll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.

About the Role

Your focus as Host/Hostess will be preparing serving trollies and cleaning satellite kitchens, laying tables, assisting in order taking, and serving meals to residents within the Home.

Other Responsibilities

• Support the residents with choosing their meal options at the time of dining
• Support with the dining service and assisting residents with their meals as directed, including supporting those residents to retain their dignity who choose to adopt “cutlery‑free dining”
• Ensure dining tables are set in accordance with the standard operating procedures
• Ensure menus are displayed and are reflective of the meal choices for the day

About You

To be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful and accountable in all that you do.

Our Ideal Candidate Must Have

• Hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and demonstrate high standards of personal hygiene
• Experience working in a similar setting, restaurant or hotel

Knowledge/Skills & Abilities

• Have a positive attitude towards residents
• Demonstrate compassion and commitment to the delivery of culinary services to residents

About Avery

At Avery, we’re not just one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes – we’re a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and we’re passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Required Qualifications & Conditions

• A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.