Food & Beverage Assistant

About the Role

Selwood House, a luxury care home situated in Charlton Down near Dorchester, Dorset, is seeking a dedicated Food & Beverage Assistant. The facility, part of the Country Court family, supports up to 84 residents and offers specialised services in residential, dementia, and short-term respite care. This role involves working onsite for 30 hours per week, including weekend shifts on a rotating schedule, with hours from 08:00 to 18:30.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve meals, snacks, and drinks to residents with care and attentiveness.
• Maintain and replenish snack stations throughout the facility.
• Ensure dining and kitchen areas are cleaned thoroughly after meal times.
• Rearrange tables and replace tablecloths to ensure a welcoming dining environment.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is proactive, compassionate, and motivated to contribute to a person-centered atmosphere for residents while fostering connections with the local community. They will have:

• Strong customer service capabilities.
• Previous experience in a Food & Beverage Assistant role or equivalent.
• Good understanding of food service practices in the dining or restaurant sector.
• Knowledge of COSHH and general health and safety regulations.
• A warm and caring attitude and the ability to engage positively with residents and their families.
• Familiarity with dementia care and sensitivity in handling related needs.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

Benefits and Perks

• Participation in a family-run company boasting over 45 care homes and a workforce exceeding 3,300 employees.
• Competitive annual pay reviews.
• A tailored induction and ongoing development programs, including access to nationally recognized qualifications.
• Recommend a Friend bonus scheme.
• Membership access to the Blue Light Discount Card.
• Annual Staff Awards celebrating exceptional contributions.

Additional Information

All applicants must already possess the legal right to work in the UK and will be required to provide verification if hired. Sponsorship applications are no longer accepted. Potential applicants may have experience in similar roles such as waiter/waitress, catering assistant, maître d’, server, food runner, bartender, sommelier, host stand representative, dining assistant, front of house host, or hostess.