Food Services Assistant

Bupa Global; Fleet; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Fleet is seeking a Food Services Assistant on a part-time basis. The role involves serving meals, maintaining hygiene, and providing excellent customer service to residents. Ideal candidates will have customer-facing experience and a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate. Benefits include access to health support services and 28 days of holiday, with shifts scheduled from 10am-4pm on alternate weekends.

Benefits

24/7 health support

Annual healthcare product allowance

Early access to earned wages

28 days holiday

Sick pay scheme

Long service rewards

Free meal on every shift

Interest-free travel loan

Access to pension plans

Parental leave schemes

Support for women’s health

Gym discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer-facing environment is beneficial.
• Desire to provide excellent service and make residents feel at home.
• Ability to engage with residents with care and warmth.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to all residents.
• Ensure high-quality food presentation at all times.
• Serve meals and drinks to residents in the dining areas and in their rooms.
• Clean the dining area to ensure it is tidy and presentable.
• Serve refreshments outside of meal times.

Skills

Customer service experience

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Effective communication

Team support

Job description

Overview

Food Services Assistant (FRE00NC) — Freelands Croft Care Home, Redfields Lane, Church Crookham, Fleet GU52 0AD. CQC rating: Good. £12.60- £13.60 per hour, depending on experience. Permanent contract: Part time - 3 or 4 shifts per week, 10am-4pm, alternate weekends.

Food Services Assistant

Care home location: Freelands Croft Care Home, Redfields Lane, Church Crookham, Fleet GU52 0AD.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to all residents.
• Ensure high quality food presentation at all times.
• Serve meals and drinks to residents in the dining areas and in their rooms.
• Clean the dining area to ensure it is tidy and presentable.
• Serve refreshments outside of meal times to residents, relatives and visitors as required.

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience in a customer-facing environment.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Desire to deliver excellent service and make residents feel at home.
• Ability to communicate effectively, support the wider team, and engage with residents with care and warmth.

Benefits

• My Healthcare — 24/7 support, advice and treatment including remote GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support.
• Annual allowance to redeem against Bupa healthcare products (approx. £350).
• Wagestream — early access to up to 40% of earned wages.
• 28 days holiday.
• Sick pay scheme in addition to statutory sick pay.
• Long service rewards (ecards, extra holidays, and money).
• Free meal on every shift.
• Interest-free annual travel loan for public transport season tickets.
• Access to Bupa pension plans.
• Parental leave schemes.
• Menopause Plan — support and resources for women’s health.
• Discounts at gyms and fitness facilities across the UK.

Why Bupa?

We’re a health insurer and provider with no shareholders; our customers are our focus. Our people share a common purpose — helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We encourage diversity and strive for equal opportunities for all backgrounds and experiences. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and offers reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process.

Note: This role is not at or above RQF Level 3 and is not included under the UK's Points Based Immigration System for sponsorship by an employer.