About this role
Job summary Avery Healthcare is seeking a Host/Hostess to join their award-winning team at Carrstone House Care Home in Downham Market. The role is designed for individuals who are warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated. At Avery Healthcare, the focus is on making a positive impact on residents lives every day. Our staff members are highly valued, and we are committed to supporting their growth and development within a caring environment. Employees experience a culture of respect, compassion, and commitment to delivering exceptional care, which is evident across our network of over 100 homes that aim to provide enriching experiences for residents and team members alike.
Main duties of the job The role of the Host/Hostess involves preparing serving trollies, cleaning satellite kitchens, laying tables, assisting in order taking, and serving meals to residents. Additional responsibilities include supporting residents with meal options, aiding with the dining service, helping maintain the dignity of residents who choose cutlery-free dining, and ensuring dining tables are set to standard. The role also requires displaying menus that reflect daily meal choices. The position requires a basic food hygiene certificate, experience in a similar setting, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering culinary services with compassion and high personal hygiene standards.
About us Avery Healthcare is one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes. We are passionate about ensuring that the later years are enriching for residents and employees. Our vision of 'creating meaningful lives together' is realized through providing exceptional care within a supportive and inspiring environment. We offer meaningful experiences across our growing network of more than 100 homes, ensuring that every team member feels valued and empowered. Avery Healthcare focuses on a culture of compassion, respect, and a shared commitment to high-quality care, making us the preferred choice for residents and employees.
Job description Job responsibilities Package Description:
Shift details;Alternate Weekends
At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Host/Hostess at Carrstone House Care Home in Downham Market. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!ABOUT THE ROLEYour focus as Host/Hostess will be preparing serving trollies and cleaning satellite kitchens, laying tables, assisting in order taking, and serving meals to residents within the Home.Other responsibilities will include: Support the residents with choosing their meal options at the time of dining Support with the dining service and assisting residents with their meals as directed, including supporting those residents to retain their dignity who choose to adopt cutlery-free dining Ensure dining tables are set in accordance with the standard operating procedures Ensure menus are displayed and are reflective of the meal choices for the dayABOUT YOUTo be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful and accountable in all that you do.Our ideal candidate must have: Hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and demonstrate high standards of personal hygiene. Experience working in a similar setting, restaurant or hotel Knowledge/Skills & Abilities Have a positive attitude towards residents Demonstrate compassion and commitment to the delivery of culinary services to residentsABOUT AVERYAt Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.Please note this role will require: A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline, depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Basic Food Hygiene Certificate Experience in a similar setting, such as a restaurant or hotel
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.
Address Avery Healthcare
Downham Market
PE38 9LJ
Employer's website https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)