General Assistant/Dining Room Assistant

5 days ago


Exeter, United Kingdom Silverleigh Care Home Full time
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.


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