Food & Beverage Assistant

Barchester-Healthcare; South Kesteven; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training and development

Wellbeing programmes

Discounts on retail and lifestyle

Refer a Friend bonus

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare is inviting applications for a Food & Beverage Assistant to help deliver a warm and enjoyable dining experience for residents, families and visitors. You will work with the hospitality and kitchen teams to ensure dining areas are welcoming, clean and well-presented, while supporting service during meals and refreshments.

The role requires a friendly, professional approach, experience in hospitality or customer service, and a commitment to high standards of food hygiene and

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality, catering or customer service environments.
• Friendly, caring, and professional approach.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Understanding of basic food hygiene and health and safety practices.
• Passion for delivering excellent customer service.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve meals and refreshments to residents, families and visitors.
• Maintain clean, welcoming dining areas and assist with dining setup.
• Support day-to-day delivery of food and beverage services in the home.
• Assist with kitchen duties and collaborate with hospitality and kitchen teams.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Food hygiene knowledge

Teamwork

Efficient under pressure

Job description

Shift pattern 8am-4pm with alternate weekends, part time 28 hours per week

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Food & Beverage Assistant at Barchester Healthcare, you'll play an important role in creating a warm, welcoming and enjoyable dining experience for our residents, families and visitors. From serving meals and refreshments to ensuring dining areas are clean, comfortable and inviting, you'll help make every mealtime a positive experience.

Working closely with our hospitality and kitchen teams, you'll support the day-to-day delivery of food and beverage services throughout the home. Whether you're preparing dining areas, serving residents or assisting with kitchen duties, your friendly approach and attention to detail will help us deliver the high standards we're known for.

ABOUT YOU

• Experience in a hospitality, catering or customer service environment
• A friendly, caring and professional approach
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• An understanding of food hygiene and health and safety practices
• A passion for delivering excellent customer service
• The ability to work efficiently in a busy environment

You’ll enjoy working with people and take pride in providing an outstanding experience for residents and visitors alike.

REWARDS PACKAGE

• Free training and development opportunities
• Access to wellbeing and employee assistance programmes
• Retail and lifestyle discounts
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Opportunities for career progression across Barchester Healthcare

If you're passionate about hospitality and want to make a positive difference to residents' daily lives, we'd love to hear from you.