Food Service Assistant

Food Services Assistant:

Assist with the preparation of food as directed.

Ensure sound knowledge of food to be served.

Listen to residents and report any complaints or requests raised by residents.

Adhere to all Food Hygiene, Health and Safety and COSHH regulations.

Clean and maintain kitchen appliances, surfaces and floors as per cleaning schedule.

You will assist in the preparation and service of meals and beverages to residents always offering a prompt and courteous service. In addition to this you will also clean and maintain kitchens and equipment.

Prior experience is desirable but not needed, as we will give you all the training you need to be successful in this role.

Elizabeth Finn is a leading care provider providing exceptional care throughout our eight prestigious care homes. Our company values are Bring Love, Inspire More, Act with Purpose and Welcome All.

Our Rush Court Home is an elegant, Queen Anne style house standing in its own grounds amidst the beautiful Oxfordshire countryside just outside Wallingford. Offering outstanding levels of residential and nursing care and a warm welcome for all.

In return for the wonderful contribution our employees make we offer the following benefits:

Enhanced pay for family leave
Overtime and bank holiday enhancements to pay
Group pension plan
Occupational sick pay after probation
Wellbeing support through various initiatives including an employee assistance programme with free counselling and Mental Health First Aiders.
Opportunity to earn rewards via Care Friends which you can cash in when you choose
Free Blue Light card - provides members with thousands of amazing retail discounts
Long service awards
Apprenticeships, continuous learning and development, professional development and study support opportunities
Subsidised meals while on duty

Safeguarding:

In the process of recruitment, selection and appointment Elizabeth Finn Homes implement a range of procedures and actions including Police/Enhanced DBS Checks to ensure our employees, residents and everyone is safeguarded, and abuse is prevented. This is in line with our company values, which are Bring Love, Inspire More, Act with Purpose and Welcome All.

Criminal record checks:

As this role involves a regulated activity, successful applicants will undertake an enhanced DBS check, with barred lists check, and any offer of employment will be dependent on a satisfactory outcome. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar a person from working for us, this will depend on the circumstances and background of any record.

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:

Elizabeth Finn strives to treat all staff equally and be a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone can be themselves and everyone accepts each other's differences.

Our ambition is to ensure equality and celebrate diversity, working together to create an inclusive workplace, which attracts, nurtures and retains the best people.