Job Description
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
- £11.44 per hour
- Contracted to 24 hours per week
- Pension
- Onsite Parking
- Paid DBS
- Uniform Provided
- 5.6 Weeks Annual Leave (Based on a full-time contract)
