Weekend Senior Hospitality Assistant (Care Home 15 hours)

St Monica Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

At a leading care provider, the role of Weekend Senior Hospitality Assistant encompasses preparing and serving food for residents. This position is critical to ensuring high standards of dining experiences, requiring culinary support skills and a commitment to resident welfare. Join a community where your contributions significantly enhance the quality of life for older individuals.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension contributions

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working in a care home or catering environment with a focus on quality and hygiene.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.
• Attention to detail and proactive problem-solving skills in a busy setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present food and drinks tailored to residents' needs.
• Deputise for the Chef during meal services, ensuring quality.
• Conduct daily checks on temperature control and food safety compliance.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Food Hygiene Level 2

GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)

Diploma or NVQ Level 2 in Catering/Food Service

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Posted:

25.06.2025

Expiry Date:

09.08.2025

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Job Description:

15 hours per week 10.00 - 18.00 Saturday and Sunday

£12.97 per hour plus enhancements for weekends where applicable

Job purpose

At St Monica Trust, we create communities where older people flourish. As a Senior Hospitality Assistant, you'll work alongside our Chef to prepare, cook and present exceptional food and service-ensuring every meal brightens our residents' day.

Why This Role Matters

This role is at the core of our commitment to quality care. You play a vital part in ensuring that every resident experiences nutritious, delicious meals served with warmth and attention, ultimately enhancing their quality of life.

What You'll Be Doing

• Creating and Serving: Prepare, cook, and present food and drinks tailored to residents' needs-from light snacks to full meals.
• Supporting Culinary Excellence: Assist with garnishing, making sauces, and preparing simple dishes such as omelettes, paninis, and sandwiches.
• Taking Charge: Deputise for the Chef during breakfast and evening meal services, ensuring consistent quality.
• Enhancing Presentation: Collaborate with Resident Support Assistants to plate and present food attractively.
• Ensuring Compliance: Conduct daily checks on temperature control, food labelling, and allergen management to maintain high standards of food safety.
• Maintaining Cleanliness: Oversee kitchen cleanliness, manage washing up duties, and secure a safe kitchen closure each day.
• Optimising Supplies: Assist with stock management, rotation, ordering, and minimising food waste.

What You'll Get In Return

Joining St Monica Trust means becoming part of a values-led organisation where people are at the heart of everything we do. Aside from a competitive salary, you'll also get:

• A comprehensive benefits package, including generous holiday entitlement and pension contributions.
• Opportunities for professional development and ongoing training to help you grow.
• A supportive, community-focused team environment where your work makes a real, meaningful impact on residents' lives.

What You'll Bring

• A Food Hygiene Level 2 qualification and a good standard of GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent).
• Experience working in a care home or catering environment with a strong focus on quality and hygiene.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and residents.
• A keen eye for detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving in a busy setting.
• Familiarity with health and safety principles to ensure compliance in food preparation and service.
• A Diploma or NVQ Level 2 in Catering/Food Service and experience supervising a team (Desirable).

Why This Role Is For You

If you're passionate about hospitality and believe every meal is an opportunity to brighten someone's day, this role is for you. You'll contribute to creating a warm, welcoming environment where your skills help deliver exceptional dining experiences. Your work will make a tangible difference in our community, and you'll be part of a team that values integrity, care, and collaboration.

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Additional Information

• Duties must be carried out in compliance with St Monica Trust's Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Policy.
• This role profile contains the principal accountabilities relating to this post and does not describe in detail all the duties required to carry them out.
• This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and this means that any criminal conviction, including spent convictions, must be made known at the time of the application.

The role

As a Senior Resident Support Assistant, you will be managing the team to prepare and serve food and drinks for residents and cleaning our residents' rooms and communal areas. This job is very engaging, practical and busy. The purpose of the Senior Resident Support Assistant is to continually improve our residents' experience. Experience of managing a team in a customer service role is essential.

Training and development

If you wish to proceed further with us, support and training will be provided to assist you in your role and take on extra responsibilities.