Food & Beverage Assistant
About this role
Job Title: Food & Beverage Assistant – Care Home
Client Location: Stoneham Grove Care Home, Stoneham Farm, Reading, RG31 5UG
Agency: Supportive Bridge Staffing
Pay Rate: £13.77 per hour
Hours: 16.00 hours per week (Permanent)
Shift: Day Shifts
Create Memorable Dining Experiences. Enjoy Fulfilling Hospitality Work.
At Supportive Bridge Staffing, we specialize in connecting passionate hospitality and care professionals 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 team at Stoneham Grove Care Home in Reading.
If you enjoy hospitality, customer service, and creating a warm, inviting dining environment for older adults, this part-time permanent role offers a supportive workplace where your attention to detail and friendly service directly brighten residents' daily lives.
About the Role
As a Food & Beverage Assistant working 16 hours per week on day shifts, you will work closely with the hospitality and kitchen teams to deliver an exceptional, restaurant-quality food and beverage service throughout the home.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Dining Service: Preparing dining areas, serving nutritious meals, and delivering refreshments to residents, families, and guests.
Warm Hospitality: Engaging attentively with residents to understand their dining preferences and ensure a positive mealtime experience.
Hygiene & Preparation: Maintaining strict cleanliness standards in dining rooms and service areas, assisting with basic kitchen duties, and adhering to food hygiene practices.
Team Collaboration: Working closely alongside catering and care teams to ensure smooth day-to-day hospitality operations.
About You
We are seeking an outgoing, service-minded individual who takes pride in high standards of food presentation and resident care.
Key Requirements:
Experience: Background in hospitality, catering, food service, or customer service environments.
Hygiene & Safety: Basic understanding of food hygiene, food safety, and health & safety standards.
Interpersonal Skills: Friendly, caring, and professional approach with strong communication and teamwork abilities.
Work Ethic: Ability to work efficiently in a busy environment while keeping residents' needs at the center of what you do.
Rewards Package & Benefits
Competitive Pay: £13.77 per hour (16 hours/week permanent contract, day shifts).
Learning & Development: Free ongoing training, development, and career progression pathways within Barchester Healthcare.
Employee Perks: Access to retail and lifestyle discounts, plus an unlimited 'Refer a Friend' bonus scheme.
Wellbeing Support: Access to comprehensive employee assistance and wellbeing support programmes.