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ASA International Ltd; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible working patterns

Training & development

Career progression

Job summary

ASA Recruitment is looking for friendly, caring and reliable individuals to join our team supporting residents within housing schemes, community settings and catering environments. This is a role where people come first.

As part of the role you'll help create a warm, welcoming and connected environment where residents feel comfortable, listened to and part of their community. Competitive pay and flexible patterns available, with training and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Friendly, caring and reliable individuals to join our team.
• Support residents within housing schemes, community settings and catering environments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals, snacks, hot drinks and refreshments in communal café and dining areas
• Keep café, kitchen and dining areas clean, tidy and ready for customers throughout the day
• Serve meals, snacks and hot drinks to customers, providing a friendly and welcoming service
• Build genuine, positive relationships with residents, visitors, families and colleagues
• Provide a warm and friendly welcome, helping people feel comfortable and included
• Use mealtimes as an opportunity to create a welcoming and sociable environment
• Maintain clean, comfortable and welcoming communal spaces that encourage residents to spend time together
• Be approachable and responsive to needs and concerns
• Follow safeguarding, confidentiality, health and safety and lone-working procedures
• Assist with washing dishes, cleaning kitchen equipment, worktops and food preparation areas
• Help clear tables and dining areas promptly, ensuring spaces are clean and comfortable.

Skills

Warm demeanor

Reliability

Communication

Empathy

Job description

Want to Make a Real Difference Through Connection?

Do you enjoy meeting people, having a chat and creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued?

ASA Recruitment is looking for friendly, caring and reliable individuals to join our team supporting residents within housing schemes, community settings and catering environments. This is a role where people come first.

As part of the role you'll help create a warm, welcoming and connected environment where residents feel comfortable, listened to and part of their community. Whether you’re sharing a conversation over a cup of tea, helping someone enjoy their lunch

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals, snacks, hot drinks and refreshments in communal café and dining areas


• Keep café, kitchen and dining areas clean, tidy and ready for customers throughout the day


• Serve meals, snacks and hot drinks to customers, providing a friendly and welcoming service


• Build genuine, positive relationships with residents, visitors, families and colleagues


• Provide a warm and friendly welcome, helping people feel comfortable and included


• Use mealtimes as an opportunity to create a welcoming and sociable environment


• Maintain clean, comfortable and welcoming communal spaces that encourage residents to spend time together


• Be approachable and responsive to needs and concerns


• Follow safeguarding, confidentiality, health and safety and lone-working procedures


• Assist with washing dishes, cleaning kitchen equipment, worktops and food preparation areas


• Help clear tables and dining areas promptly, ensuring spaces are clean and comfortable.

The Person We’re Looking For

• Warm, friendly and approachable


• Reliable and trustworthy


• Naturally sociable and able to help people feel included


• A confident communicator who enjoys conversation


• A good listener who takes the time to understand people


• Patient, respectful and compassionate


• Comfortable engaging with people from different backgrounds and with different needs


• Confident working independently while knowing when to ask for support


• Able to maintain appropriate professional boundaries


• Interested in helping create a strong sense of community and belonging


• Previous experience in housing, care, hospitality, catering, customer service, community work is welcomed but not essential.

Why Join ASA?

• Competitive pay from £13.45 per hour


• Flexible working patterns through our easy-to-use online availability system


• Opportunities to gain experience across housing, community work, hospitality and range of environments


• Ongoing training and development


• Support from a dedicated ASA team


• Opportunities to progress into additional ASA roles, including Domestic Assistant and Catering Assistant positions


• The opportunity to build meaningful relationships and contribute to someone's everyday wellbeing

ASA Recruitment is one of Scotland’s largest independent multi-sector recruitment agencies. We specialise in providing effective tailored solutions for permanent, contract and temporary employment requirements for our Clients and Candidates. We are members of the REC and are ISO certified.