Food Service Assistant - Relief

Blue Octopus Recruitment Limited; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an organized individual to join the kitchen team in Scarborough. The role involves serving food and drinks to residents, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and ensuring high service standards. Ideal candidates will have customer service experience and knowledge of food safety regulations. Applications are invited from individuals who share a commitment to equality and diversity.

Qualifications

• Strong background in customer service within a commercial catering operation.
• Thorough understanding of Food Safety and Health & Safety procedures.
• Solid knowledge of current Food Safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the service of food to residents and visitors.
• Serve evening drinks and maintain a clean dining area.
• Record resident nutrition information using the company system.

Skills

Customer service skills

Food Safety knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Job description

Please note that we do not currently offer any Tier 2 sponsorship.

About the role

We are seeking a friendly, reliable and organised individual to join the Plaxton Court kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the service of food to residents and visitors, ensuring meals are delivered in an organised, safe and timely manner.
• Serve evening drinks to residents in their rooms and social spaces, providing a helpful and welcoming service.
• Clean tables after service, operate the dishwasher, and maintain a ‘clean as you go’ approach at all times.
• Keep small kitchens fully stocked, record fridge temperatures, and maintain clean and tidy kitchen areas.
• Record resident nutrition and mealtime information using the company system, Nourish, and respond to resident and staff queries in a pleasant and professional manner.
• Present food to the company’s high standards, ensuring that quality and service enhance the organisation’s reputation.

About you

• Strong background in customer service within a commercial catering operation.
• Thorough understanding of Food Safety and Health & Safety procedures.
• Confidence in working positively with residents and colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds.
• Solid working knowledge of current Food Safety regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; organised, self‑motivated, reliable and flexible with a proactive attitude.

Our core priority

JRHT strives to be a housing association that is sustainable and engaging, providing high quality and continuously improving services and decent affordable homes in well‑managed communities prioritising those in greatest need.

How to apply

To apply, please complete the online application.

Closing date for applications: 23rd November 2025.

Please note that we will be shortlisting and interviewing on an on‑going basis and reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received.

Additional Information

We are a values-driven organisation and our values drive our behaviours. We’re at our best when we’re continually building on trust, showing we care and making a difference – and we hope others will do the same. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace, where all colleagues can be themselves.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

• At JRF/JRHT we believe in giving everyone an equal chance to succeed. Applications are welcome from all regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or social economic background.
• We positively encourage applications from people with experience of living in poverty.
• We are a Disability Confident Employer. This means that we are committed to the recruitment, progression and retention of disabled individuals. We shall also offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the job. If you have a disability, please tell us if you would like to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme.