Food Service Assistant - Eversfield Care Home

Elizabeth Finn Homes; Reigate; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced family leave pay

Enhanced overtime and bank holiday pay

Occupational sick pay after 6 months'

Free Blue Light Card with discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Care Friends referral scheme

Subsidised meals while on duty

Learning and apprenticeship support

Professional qualifications and study

Job summary

Elizabeth Finn Homes Limited is seeking a compassionate Food Services Assistant to support meal preparation and service for residents at Eversfield Care Home. You will maintain kitchen cleanliness and hygiene while delivering prompt, person-centred service.

The role involves working 25 or 40 hours per week with shifts between 8:00am and 7:30pm, including weekends. Experience in care homes and Basic Food Hygiene certification are desirable.

Qualifications

• Basic Food Hygiene certificate or willingness to undertake the same.
• NVQ level 2 is desirable.
• Experience in a care home is desirable.
• In good general health, physically and mentally fit to meet the requirements of the role.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and serving meals safely and accurately – support food preparation, serving correct portions at set times, and ensuring food is presented attractively.
• Strict compliance with food safety and health regulations – adhere to Food Hygiene, Health & Safety, and COSHH requirements.
• Maintaining high standards of kitchen cleanliness – clean kitchens, equipment, crockery, and dining areas; report faults.
• Responding sensitively to residents’ needs – listen, report concerns, alert senior staff to issues.
• Work as part of a team under time pressures – follow instructions, meet deadlines, attend training.

Skills

Basic Food Hygiene

Food safety awareness

Customer service

Education

Basic Food Hygiene certificate

NVQ Level 2

Job description

Food Service Assistant - Eversfield Care Home

CQC rating: Good
Address: 56 Reigate Rd, Reigate, RH2 OQR
Hourly Rate: £13.45per hour + benefits
Contract: Full - Time,Part-time, Permanent
Shifts: 25 or 40 hours per week available. Shifts operate between 8:00am and 7:30pm, including shifts of8:00am–2:30pm and 9:30am–7:30pm. Weekend availability is essential.

Elizabeth Finn Homes do not currently provide sponsorship, but we welcome applications from those who have a right work in the UK.

Some of the30 ways we care for you, so you can care for others.

• Enhanced family leave pay
• Enhanced overtime and bank holiday rates
• Occupational sick pay after 6 months' service
• Free Blue Light Card with access to thousands of discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme, free counselling and wellbeing support
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Care Friends referral scheme with cash rewards
• Subsidised meals while on duty
• Learning, development and apprenticeship opportunities
• Professional qualifications and study support

About the role

We are seeking a compassionate and reliable Food Services Assistant to support the preparation and service of meals and beverages for our residents. The role includes maintaining high standards of kitchen cleanliness and equipment hygiene, while delivering prompt, courteous, and person-centred service to our residents at all times.

What you'll do

• Preparing and serving meals safely and accurately – supporting food preparation, serving correct portions at set times, and ensuring food is presented attractively while meeting residents’ individual needs.

• Strict compliance with food safety and health regulations – consistently adhering to Food Hygiene, Health & Safety, and COSHH requirements to protect residents, staff, and visitors.

• Maintaining high standards of kitchen cleanliness – cleaning kitchens, equipment, crockery, and dining areas in line with cleaning schedules, and promptly reporting any equipment faults.

• Responding sensitively to residents’ needs – listening to residents respectfully, reporting complaints or concerns, and alerting senior staff to any issues such as difficulty eating or refusal of meals.

• Working effectively as part of a team under time pressures – following instructions accurately, meeting service deadlines, supporting colleagues, and attending required training to deliver excellent customer service.

Qualifications & Skills

• Basic Food Hygiene certificate or willingness to undertake the same.
• NVQ level 2 is desirable.
• Experience in a care home is desirable.
• In good general health, physically and mentally fit to meet the requirements of the role.

About Eversfield Care Home

A warm welcome awaits atourEversfieldHome. From your first sight of its attractive stone facade and pretty, ornate entrance, you will feel right at home.Offeringthe highest levels ofresidential and nursingcare provided byateam of experienced and committed staff.

About us

Elizabeth Finn Homes is a leading provider of exceptional care for older people, renowned for delivering high-quality, person-centred care across our homes in the UK.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to be themselves. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and communities. We believe that having a diverse workforce helps us better understand and support the residents, families and colleagues we serve.

Guided by our values of Bring Love, Inspire More, Act with Purpose and Welcome All, we strive to make a positive difference every day.

Safeguarding & Criminal records checks:

Elizabeth Finn Homes is committed to safeguarding our residents, colleagues and communities. As part of our safer recruitment process, all offers of employment are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check with Barred List check where required for regulated activity roles.

Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent you from working with us. Any disclosures will be considered on a case-by-case basis, taking into account the nature of the offence and its relevance to the role. Our approach to safeguarding reflects our company values