General Assistant/Dining Room Assistant
Catering and Hospitality - Silverleigh Care Home
Contract: Part Time
Salary: £11.44 Per Hour
Shift Type: Dayshift
Contracted hours: 18
Silverleigh is a beautiful care home, situated at the heart of a thriving community in a quiet street in the centre of Axminster, Devon. Silverleigh is registered for 65 residents.
We’re looking for a compassionate and dedicated General Assistant to support our residents during meal times and contribute to a welcoming dining environment, ensuring individual nutritional needs are met with care and dignity.
Why This Role Matters
As a General Assistant, you’ll play an essential role in creating a positive dining experience for our residents. From meal service to maintaining cleanliness, your efforts will help promote a person-centred approach, ensuring every resident feels supported and valued during meal times.
What You’ll Do
* Meal Service Support: Assist residents during meal times, providing tailored support based on individual needs and preferences.
* Dining Area Maintenance: Keep dining areas clean, tidy, and hygienic before, during, and after meal times.
* Kitchen Collaboration: Work closely with the kitchen team, supporting their efforts to deliver high-quality meals.
* Food Hygiene Compliance: Adhere to food hygiene standards, ensuring safe handling and preparation of meals.
* Person-Centred Approach: Promote a compassionate, respectful, and individualized approach to support each resident.
* Nutritional Assistance: Help residents make informed food choices and assist with their dietary needs as required.
* Cleaning Procedures: Follow designated cleaning routines to maintain high hygiene standards in dining areas and the kitchen.
* Health & Safety: Adhere to all health and safety regulations, ensuring a safe environment for residents and staff.
* Team Collaboration: Work closely with colleagues to create a supportive and efficient environment for meal times.
* Policy Adherence: Read, understand, and follow company policies and procedures.
Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications
* Empathy and Compassion: Strong interpersonal skills to provide supportive and respectful care to residents.
* Organizational Skills: Ability to manage tasks efficiently, ensuring smooth and timely meal service.
* Food Hygiene Knowledge: Basic understanding of food safety principles.
* Team Player: Collaborative approach to working with the kitchen team and other staff members.
* Attention to Detail: Focus on maintaining cleanliness and ensuring meals are delivered to a high standard.
If you’re passionate about providing exceptional care and creating positive dining experiences, we’d love to welcome you to our team. Bring your compassion, organizational skills, and dedication to a role that makes a real difference in residents’ lives.
Benefits
* Extra shift Bonus.
* Paid training and full support with in-house training program.
* Great opportunity for Career progression.
* 5.6 weeks holiday within increased holiday entitlement with length of service.
* Staff Health Assured program including counselling, legal advice and many more benefits.
* Nest pension scheme.