Food & Beverage Assistant
About this role
Job Title: Food & Beverage Assistant – Care Home
Client Location: Derham House Care Home, Harwood Hall Lane, Upminster, Essex, RM14 2YP
Agency: Supportive Bridge Staffing
Pay Rate: £13.21 per hour
Hours: 40.00 hours per week (Permanent)
Shift: Day Shifts
Full-Time Permanent Day Shifts. Hospitality Excellence. Meaningful Resident Connection.
At Supportive Bridge Staffing, we specialize in connecting customer-focused hospitality and catering talent with leading healthcare providers across the UK. On behalf of our client, Barchester Healthcare, we are currently recruiting a dedicated Food & Beverage Assistant to join the permanent hospitality team at Derham House Care Home in Upminster, Essex.
If you enjoy hospitality work and are seeking a full-time, permanent 40-hour day-shift position where you can deliver restaurant-quality dining experiences, foster warm relationships with residents, and build a rewarding career, this opportunity offers a stable and fulfilling work environment.
About the Role
As a Food & Beverage Assistant working 40 hours per week on day shifts, you will play a key role in creating a warm, inviting, and high-standard dining atmosphere for residents, their families, and guests.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Dining Area Preparation & Service: Preparing dining rooms, serving wholesome meals and refreshments, and ensuring table settings are spotless and presentable.
Warm Resident Engagement: Interacting attentively with residents during mealtimes to ensure their dietary preferences and needs are met with care.
Kitchen & Hospitality Support: Working closely with the kitchen team to assist with food delivery, drink service, and general mealtime logistics.
Hygiene & Standards: Maintaining clean, comfortable, and safe dining and service areas in full compliance with food hygiene standards.
About You
We are seeking a warm, attentive, and customer-focused individual who takes genuine pride in providing an outstanding hospitality experience.
Key Requirements:
Experience: Prior background in a hospitality, catering, food service, or customer service setting.
Hygiene & Safety: Good understanding of food hygiene and health & safety guidelines.
Interpersonal Skills: Friendly, caring, and professional approach with excellent communication and teamwork capabilities.
Efficiency: Ability to work smoothly and attentively in a busy dining and service environment.
Rewards Package & Benefits
Competitive Pay: £13.21 per hour (40 hours/week permanent day contract).
Career Growth: Ample opportunities for ongoing skill development and career progression within Barchester Healthcare.
Wellbeing Support: Access to employee assistance programs and personal wellbeing tools.
Perks & Savings: Generous retail and lifestyle discounts, plus access to our 'Refer a Friend' bonus scheme.