Hospitality

Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a Hospitality Assistant to create a warm environment for residents and visitors. The role involves efficient food service and maintaining hygiene standards, suited for compassionate individuals willing to enhance their skills in a rewarding setting.

Benefits

Company-funded healthcare benefits

Early Pay access

Discount platform for various retailers

Exclusive dining discounts

Free criminal record checks

Pension Scheme

Flexible working patterns

Cycle to work scheme

Training and development opportunities

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in catering service in a similar environment is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to deliver food and serve in a friendly manner.
• Proactive and flexible to residents' needs.

Responsibilities

• Creating a welcoming atmosphere in the dining room.
• Delivering prepared food and ensuring refreshments are available.
• Maintaining hygiene standards and preparing areas for service.

Skills

Caring nature

Strong communication skills

Team player

Flexibility

Independence

Job description

We are only able to accept applicants who have the right to work in the UK and live within a commutable distance to the job location.

Reporting to the Care Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for creating a professional yet relaxed atmosphere in the dining room, ensuring residents and visitors receive efficient food service.

Working with us offers excellent rewards & benefits, including:

• Simply Health – company-funded, providing cashback for prescriptions, optical, and dental costs, 24/7 virtual GP access, and more for you and up to 4 children*
• Early Pay – access to earned pay prior to payday
• Benefits platform – discounts across multiple retailers, leisure providers, hospitality, etc.
• An exclusive Tastecard discount – dine out with up to 50% off the total food bill
• Free criminal record checks
• Pension Scheme with Nest
• Flexible working patterns
• Cycle to work scheme**
• Service recognition
• Training support and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing support
• Discounted gym membership

*Benefits require completing a 12-week probationary period before access.

**Benefit subject to deduction not taking colleagues below the National Living Wage.

"Become a Key worker and make a difference"

*Apprenticeship opportunities available

About You

Our ideal Hospitality Assistant will possess the following skills and values:

• Caring nature
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility and adaptability to residents' needs
• Experience in catering service in a similar environment is desirable but not essential
• Delivering prepared food from the kitchen to dining areas and serving meals in a friendly manner
• Ensuring refreshments are always available
• Setting up tables, maintaining tidy work areas, and preparing food areas for the next service to uphold hygiene standards

Experience

• Experience in a busy restaurant, hospitality, or catering environment is preferred
• Good communication and excellent customer service skills to serve visitors and elderly residents effectively
• Team player, self-motivated, proactive, and flexible

If you wish to use your care experience and people skills in an organization committed to providing the highest quality care, MMCG is a rewarding place to work.