Food Service Assistant - Rush Court Care Home

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

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced family leave pay

Enhanced overtime and bank holiday

Occupational sick pay after 6 months'

Blue Light Card discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Care Friends referral scheme

Subsidised meals on duty

Learning and apprenticeship support

Professional qualifications and study

Job summary

Elizabeth Finn Homes is seeking a compassionate Food Services Assistant for Rush Court Care Home in Wallingford. The role focuses on supporting meal preparation and service for residents, upholding kitchen cleanliness and equipment hygiene while delivering prompt, courteous, person-centred service.

You will follow Food Hygiene and COSHH standards, present meals attractively, and support residents with their dietary needs.

Qualifications

• Basic Food Hygiene certificate is required or willingness to undertake.
• 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

• Prepare and serve meals safely and accurately, ensuring portions at set times and presenting food attractively.
• Comply with Food Hygiene, Health & Safety, and COSHH regulations.
• Maintain high kitchen cleanliness and report equipment faults promptly.
• Respond to residents’ needs with respectful, person-centred service and report concerns.
• Work as part of a team under time pressures and participate in required training.

Skills

Basic Food Hygiene

NVQ level 2

Care home experience

Health awareness

Education

Basic Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Food Service Assistant - Rush Court Care Home

CQC rating: Good

Address: Rush Court, Shillingford Road, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 8LL (remote location, own transport desirable)

Hourly Rate: £13.45 per hour

Contract: Full-time/Part-time, Permanent

Weekend availability required

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

Some of the 30 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 Rush Court

Our Rush Court Home is an elegant, Queen Anne style house standing in its own grounds amidst the beautiful Oxfordshire countryside just outside Wallingford. Its 47 en suite rooms offer outstanding levels of residential and nursing care and a warm welcome for all.

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