Host / Hostess – Chelmsford Permanent

Host / Hostess | Chelmsford | £9.90p/h

Your new company
Our Care team is friendly, and we love what we do. We are passionate about the high-quality support we provide. We offer our colleagues a friendly, collaborative workplace and the chance to build a rewarding career with a not-for-profit organisation that is proud to make a genuine difference to peoples’ lives, each and every day

Your new role
Working hours: Shifts will be between the hours of 7am- 8pm including alternate weekends at 40 hours per week, this is a permanent full time role.This role includes:

• Preparing beverage trolleys, serving beverages and snacks to residents in line with operational standards. Due to the nature of this role we require you to be over 18 and fully vaccinated against Covid 19.
• Preparation and delivery of meal trays to residents, relatives and guests.
• Being aware of resident dietary needs by using the dietary needs chart.
• Ensuring dining areas are clean, tidy and attractively presented.
• Welcoming residents and serve them in a timely, friendly and professional manner.
• Communicate customer feedback to management in a timely manner.
• Ensuring all controls and procedures are maintained to meet all hygiene legislation.
• Maintaining the standards of cleanliness to ensure a 5-star rating.
• Cover in the kitchen when required.

What you’ll need to succeed

• Have previous experience in a busy bar, restaurant, cafe or pub.
• Ideally have experience in the care industry and knowledge of special dietary requirements.
• Infection control and COSHH training (desirable).
• A level 2 food hygiene certificate (desirable).
• Be available over 7 days and flexible.
• Have a genuine caring nature.
• Have knowledge of health and safety in a catering environment.
• Above all we are looking for warm and friendly candidates who are keen to offer excellent customer care.

What you’ll get in return

• Your holidays are important to us. Take up to 20 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time employee’s)
• Lean travel. Spread the cost of your commute with a season ticket loans and our Cycle2Work scheme, open to all colleagues
• Get paid to do good. We offer you two days off on full pay each year to volunteer in our communities.
• Look after your loved ones. Our healthcare cash back plan allows you to claim back cash for you and your family’s healthcare.
• Well done! With our colleague recognition programme you will know when you’ve done a #greatjob
• Learning never stops. One Academy, our innovative, in-house learning and development offering is designed to help you take your career to the next level.
• We’re here for you. Our employee assistance programme offers counselling and support for you and your family 24/7.
• Stay book-smart. Take up to five paid days off per year to study toward a relevant qualification.
• Experience new things. We offer you a career break after 3 years’ continuous service

What you need to do now
If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn’t quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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