About the Role
We are only able to accept applicants who have the right to work in the uk and live within a commutable distance to the location of the job role.
Reporting to the Care Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing a professional but relaxed atmosphere in the dining room and will ensure that residents and visitors receive an efficient food service.
Working with us will result in some excellent rewards & benefits including –
* Simply Health – company funded, providing cashback for prescriptions, optical and dental costs 24/7 virtual GP access plus 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 discount on Tastecard - dine out with up to 50% off 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 completion of a 12-week probationary period before they can be accessed.
**Benefit subject to deduction not taking colleague below National Living Wage
"Become a Key worker and make a difference"
*Apprenticeship opportunities available
About You
Our ideal Hospitality Assistant will have the following skills and values:
* Caring nature.
* Strong communication skills.
* Ability to work as part of a team and individually.
* Flexibility and be able to adapt to the needs of Residents.
* Experience of working in a catering service in a similar environment is desirable but not essential.
* Delivering prepared food from the kitchen to the dining areas and serving meals to residents in a pleasant and friendly manner.
* Ensure refreshment is always available
* Setting up tables, tidy work areas and preparing food areas for next service to ensure high standards of hygiene
Experience :
* Ideally some experience working in a busy restaurant/hospitality or catering
* Good communication and excellent customer service skills to be able to deliver a good service to our visitors and elderly residents
* Team player, self-motivated, proactive and flexible
If you would like to use your care experience and people skills in an organisation that provides the best quality care you’d expect for your loved ones, then MMCG is a rewarding place to be.
Cedar Court
Cedar Court is a purpose-built care home for the elderly offering residential, nursing and dementia care over three separate floors.
All floors has its own dining room, activities area and lounge. The 'home from home' feel at Cedar Court is created by the dedicated staff who have been selected not only for their professional ability but also for their commitment to truly making a difference for the people in their care.
Residents rooms are spacious and feature en-suite facilities and the communal areas are at the centre of what makes Cedar Court a real community whether it be at meal times or when enjoying activities.
There are no fixed visiting hours so friends and family can come and see residents at any time. Activities and day trips are an integral part of the residents wellbeing. The activities coordinator encourages and helps residents continue with existing interests and also introduces new hobbies.
The minibus is used frequently to take residents on day trips near and a little further from the home. The dining experience at Cedar Court boasts fine home cooking by a professional chef who has created a menu to reflect the interests and tastes of the discerning residents.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .