Host

Kiwi-House-Care-Home; Derby; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

Job summary

Kiwi House Care Home in Derby is seeking a Host to create a welcoming dining environment for residents and visitors. You will oversee dining area presentation, support mealtimes, and ensure cleanliness and safety while collaborating with kitchen and care teams.

The role requires a friendly, professional manner, strong communication, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Alternate weekends and 8:30am-4:30pm shifts are expected.

Qualifications

• Friendly, approachable and professional manner.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Good attention to detail and cleanliness standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Positive and reliable approach.
• Previous customer service experience is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm, welcoming and well organised dining experience for residents and visitors.
• Oversee day-to-day presentation and smooth running of dining areas.
• Support residents by assisting with mealtimes and refreshments while maintaining safety and cleanliness.
• Work closely with kitchen and care teams to foster a positive environment.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Reliability

Job description

Catering and Hospitality - Kiwi House Care Home

Contract: Full Time and Part- Time

Shift Type: Days

Contracted hours: 22.5-30

Kiwi House Care Home is a modern residential, dementia, respite and day care home in Alvaston, Derby. Overlooking Kiwi Park, with six beautifully designed care suites and excellent lifestyle facilities, we provide compassionate, person centred care that enables residents to live fulfilling lives.

Host Contract

• £12.85 per hour
• Contracted to 22.5-30 hours per week
• Paid DBS, pension, uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

Role Overview

As Host, you will play a key role in creating a warm, welcoming and well organised dining experience. This is a front facing role where your attention to detail and friendly approach will help ensure every mealtime feels enjoyable, relaxed and well managed.

You will oversee the day to day presentation and smooth running of dining areas, supporting residents and visitors while maintaining high standards of cleanliness, safety and service. From preparing the dining environment to serving refreshments and supporting mealtimes, your role will contribute directly to comfort, routine and overall wellbeing.

Working closely with the kitchen and care teams, you will help create a positive and inclusive environment where individuals feel valued and supported.

The successful candidate will be required to work alternate weekends and working 8.30am-16.30pm.

What We Are Looking For

• A friendly, approachable and professional manner
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Good attention to detail and cleanliness standards
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A positive and reliable approach
• Previous customer service experience is beneficial but not essential

About us

Kiwi House Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive.

Our five core values Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you.