Food & Beverage Assistant — Create Welcoming Mealtimes

Barchester Healthcare; Pevensey; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training

Wellbeing and support programmes

Discounts on retail and lifestyle

Refer a Friend bonus

Career progression across Barchester

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a Food & Beverage Assistant to help create a warm, welcoming dining experience for residents, families and visitors. You will serve meals, refreshment and maintain inviting dining areas, while collaborating with hospitality and kitchen teams to sustain high standards.

You’ll support day-to-day food and beverage delivery, assist with kitchen duties as needed, and bring a friendly, attentive approach to every mealtime interaction, ensuring a positive resident

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality, catering or customer service.
• Friendly, caring and professional approach.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Understanding of 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.
• Keep dining areas clean, tidy and welcoming.
• Support day-to-day delivery of food and beverage services in the home.
• Prepare dining areas and reset tables between service periods.
• Assist with kitchen duties as required.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Friendly approach

Communication skills

Teamwork

Food hygiene awareness

Customer service passion

Job description

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a Food & Beverage Assistant to help create a warm, welcoming dining experience for residents, families and visitors. You will serve meals, refreshment and maintain inviting dining areas, while collaborating with hospitality and kitchen teams to sustain high standards.

You’ll support day-to-day food and beverage delivery, assist with kitchen duties as needed, and bring a friendly, attentive approach to every mealtime interaction, ensuring a positive resident