Job Description

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Bank Dining Room Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food service and dining room management, with a keen understanding of food safety standards. As a Dining Room Assistant, you will play a vital role in enhancing the dining experience for our service users, ensuring that all meals are served to the highest quality and in line with their dietary requirements. This position is perfect for someone who enjoys working in a supportive environment and has a genuine love for providing excellent service.

If you thrive in a dynamic dining setting and have a true passion for creating a pleasant dining experience, we would love to hear from you! Apply now and become a vital part of our team.

Your main responsibilities will be:

Assist in the preparation and serving of meals to service users. Deliver prepared food from the kitchen to the dining room. Ensure all dirty cutlery, crockery, and utensils are returned to the kitchen for washing up. Set up and clean tables, and ensure the dining room is properly prepared for each mealtime. Enhance the dining experience of our residents by interacting with them and encouraging social interaction. Monitor and maintain cleanliness in the dining area, including replenishing snacks and drinks. Assist with special events held within the home. Report any changes in a service user's dietary habits, including instances where a service user refuses food. Participate in staff meetings and training sessions as required. Ensure compliance with Health and Safety standards in the kitchen and dining areas. Report any illness, accident, faulty appliances, damaged furniture, or potential hazards to the Cook/Care Manager. Promote safe working practices in the home.

What experience do you need?

Basic Food Hygiene certificate. Understanding and commitment to Nutrition and Hydration practices. Understanding and commitment to Health & Safety practices. Understanding and commitment to Equal Opportunities. Good communication skills, both written and oral. Ability to use own initiative in the daily running of the kitchen. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to work as part of a team and maintain good working relationships with colleagues. Previous experience in a similar role within a care home or similar environment (desired). Additional training or certification in food safety or nutrition (desired).
A Food Hygiene Certificate is preferred, and there will be opportunities for further training and development.

Where you will be working

You will be working at The Chimneys Residential Home.

Reporting to the Registered Manager, you will join a supportive and highly professional team.

Shift patterns may vary: 15:00-18:00 or 8:00-15:00.

What benefits you will get:

Competitive rates of pay: Rates of pay: 12.21 per hour for ages 21 and over, 10.00 per hour for ages 18 to 20, and 7.55 per hour for under 18s. Enhanced rates of pay for bank holidays Enhanced rates of pay for overtime Paid breaks 5.6 weeks annual leave Free parking Induction training & refresher training Workplace pension contribution Free uniform Employee referral program - Bonus

Employee Wellbeing:

Health Assure Employee Program Career development and training, apprentice enrollment Employee referral program - Bonus Mental health first aiders
Employment will be subject to satisfactory references, right to work checks and a Disclosure and Barring Service check. If the role involves regulated activity with children or adults at risk, your employment will be subject to an Enhanced level DBS check prior to commencement date

Please note we do not offer sponsorship, and we are unable to offer roles to applicants who are in sponsored employment elsewhere.

If you are enthusiastic about providing excellent dining service and eager to contribute your skills in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as a Dining Room Assistant.

Pay: 7.55-12.21 per hour

Benefits:

Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme
Shift:

Day shift
Work days:

Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Experience:

Care home: 1 year (preferred) Catering: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: TC BDA 23.6.2025