Job summary As one of the largest providers of luxury elderly care homes in the UK, Avery Healthcare believes that the later years of our residents' lives should be as enriching as any other. Their vision of 'creating meaningful lives together' is achieved by the exceptional care and experience they proudly offer throughout their growing portfolio of over 100 care homes. Main duties of the job Avery Healthcare is seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join their friendly, award-winning team as a Host/Hostess. The role will involve preparing serving trollies, cleaning satellite kitchens, laying tables, assisting in order taking, and serving meals to residents within the Home. About us Avery Healthcare is one of the largest providers of luxury elderly care homes in the UK. They believe in creating meaningful lives together for their residents and employees, offering exceptional care and experience in their growing portfolio of over 100 care homes. Date posted 29 October 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £11.50 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 1179634055 Job locations Avery Healthcare Derby Heights Care Home, Rykneld Road, Littleover, Derby DE23 4BU Job description Job responsibilities Package Description: At Avery Healthcare, we believe in caring for those who care for our residents. We recognise and celebrate our hard-working colleagues, support your career development, offer a variety of apprenticeships, and provide you with access to a range of leisure and retail discounts.We seek a compassionate, enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our friendly, award-winning team as Host/ Hostess. ABOUT THE ROLE Your focus as Host/Hostess will be preparing serving trollies and cleaning satellite kitchens, laying tables, assisting in order taking, and serving meals to residents within the Home.Other responsibilities will include: Support the residents with choosing their meal options at the time of dining Support with the dining service and assisting residents with their meals as directed, including supporting those residents to retain their dignity who choose to adopt cutlery-free dining Ensure dining tables are set in accordance with the standard operating procedures Ensure menus are displayed and are reflective of the meal choices for the day ABOUT YOU To be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful and accountable in all that you do.Our ideal candidate must have: Hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and demonstrate high standards of personal hygiene. Experience working in a similar setting, restaurant or hotel Knowledge/Skills & Abilities Have a positive attitude towards residents Demonstrate compassion and commitment to the delivery of culinary services to residents ABOUT AVERY As one of the largest providers of luxury elderly care homes in the UK, we believe that the later years of our residents' lives should be as enriching as any other. Our vision of creating meaningful lives together is achieved by the exceptional care and experience we proudly offer throughout our growing portfolio of over 100 care homes while establishing ourselves as the preferred choice for residents and employees.Please note this role will require the following: A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare. Proof of eligibility to work in UK This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline, depending on the volume of applications received and business needs. Job description Job responsibilities Package Description: At Avery Healthcare, we believe in caring for those who care for our residents. We recognise and celebrate our hard-working colleagues, support your career development, offer a variety of apprenticeships, and provide you with access to a range of leisure and retail discounts.We seek a compassionate, enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our friendly, award-winning team as Host/ Hostess. ABOUT THE ROLE Your focus as Host/Hostess will be preparing serving trollies and cleaning satellite kitchens, laying tables, assisting in order taking, and serving meals to residents within the Home.Other responsibilities will include: Support the residents with choosing their meal options at the time of dining Support with the dining service and assisting residents with their meals as directed, including supporting those residents to retain their dignity who choose to adopt cutlery-free dining Ensure dining tables are set in accordance with the standard operating procedures Ensure menus are displayed and are reflective of the meal choices for the day ABOUT YOU To be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful and accountable in all that you do.Our ideal candidate must have: Hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and demonstrate high standards of personal hygiene. Experience working in a similar setting, restaurant or hotel Knowledge/Skills & Abilities Have a positive attitude towards residents Demonstrate compassion and commitment to the delivery of culinary services to residents ABOUT AVERY As one of the largest providers of luxury elderly care homes in the UK, we believe that the later years of our residents' lives should be as enriching as any other. Our vision of creating meaningful lives together is achieved by the exceptional care and experience we proudly offer throughout our growing portfolio of over 100 care homes while establishing ourselves as the preferred choice for residents and employees.Please note this role will require the following: A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare. Proof of eligibility to work in UK This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline, depending on the volume of applications received and business needs. Person Specification Qualifications Essential The ideal candidate must hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and demonstrate high standards of personal hygiene. They should also have experience working in a similar setting, such as a restaurant or hotel, and possess a positive attitude towards residents, as well as compassion and commitment to the delivery of culinary services. Person Specification Qualifications Essential The ideal candidate must hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and demonstrate high standards of personal hygiene. They should also have experience working in a similar setting, such as a restaurant or hotel, and possess a positive attitude towards residents, as well as compassion and commitment to the delivery of culinary services. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Avery Healthcare Group Ltd. Address Avery Healthcare Derby Heights Care Home, Rykneld Road, Littleover, Derby DE23 4BU Employer's website https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)