Restaurant Service Assistant

A2Dominion Housing Group Ltd; Ealing; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading housing association as a Restaurant Service Assistant, providing high-quality catering services in an extra care setting. You will ensure compliance with health standards while delivering excellent customer service to residents. With flexible working hours and a commitment to diversity, this role is ideal for those passionate about making a difference in the community. Apply now to be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to providing homes people love.

Benefits

25 days’ holiday

Up to 8% contributory pension

Flexible working

Investment in learning and development

Annual allowance for health benefits

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent in Maths & English (Grades A* - C).
• Cooking experience (desirable).
• Knowledge of Extra Care home environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality meals to clients in sheltered accommodation.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen areas and storerooms.
• Conduct Health, Safety, and Food Hygiene checks.

Skills

Customer Service

Engagement with Elderly

Caring Attitude

Education

GCSE in Maths

GCSE in English

Job description

Job Title: Restaurant Service Assistant

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 16 – 18 hours per week, Mon-Fri

Salary: £12.60 per hour

Location: Onsite at Charles Clore Court, Reading, Berkshire

About A2Dominion

We are a UK housing association committed to a new vision – providing homes people love to live in.

With over 38,000 homes in management across London and southern England, we provide a wide range of homes for social, affordable, and private rent, specialist services, as well as homes for sale and shared ownership.

Our 70,000+ customers come from diverse backgrounds with varying income levels. We’re here to provide them all with homes that are safe, high quality, and sustainable.

With social housing roots going back eight decades, we ensure that every penny of profit is reinvested into our charitable social purpose – delivering more homes and better services for customers.

About the role

To provide a comprehensive catering service, ensuring high-quality meals are delivered to clients living in sheltered accommodation and/or the wider community. This role involves working in an extra care setting within the catering service to deliver excellent customer service.

Key responsibilities

1. Check resident food profiles for allergies, preferences, and IDDSI rating, adhering to company and Environmental Health Standards.
2. Maintain cleanliness of all kitchen areas, storerooms, and the kitchen office. Wash uniforms on-site and keep supplies tidy.
3. Assist the Chef Manager with deliveries, stock rotation, removing out-of-date items, and communicating low stock levels.
4. Conduct Health, Safety, and Food Hygiene standards checks, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations and company policies.
5. Support the Chef Manager in preparing for inspections or audits by external authorities.
6. Arrange and manage mandatory training requirements set by A2Dominion.
7. Serve meals to residents within the restaurant.

About You

Desirable qualifications and skills include:

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent in Maths & English (Grades A* - C)
• Cooking experience (desirable)
• Knowledge of Extra Care home environment
• Ability to engage with elderly and vulnerable customers and their families
• Transferable skills and a caring attitude aligned with our values

Application process

Please attach a tailored CV highlighting relevant experience and explaining any employment gaps.

Employee Benefits

We offer flexible benefits, salary exchange benefits, rewards, and discounts, including:

• 25 days’ holiday (plus Bank Holidays), increasing to 28 days with 3 years of service
• Up to 8% contributory pension
• Flexible working
• Investment in learning and development
• Annual allowance of up to £300 for health and lifestyle benefits
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Inclusion and Diversity

We are a Disability Confident Employer, committed to diversity and inclusivity. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are happy to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Contact [e-mail] for assistance.

Equal Opportunities

We promote equality and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, ages, genders, sexual orientations, religions, and beliefs.

Join Us

If you are motivated to contribute to our mission and values, apply now. The closing date is Friday 30th May 2025, but we reserve the right to close the role early upon finding a suitable candidate.