Details:
- Salary: £25,000 - 25,500 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: SW1V Victoria Greater London
- Date: 3 days ago
Description:
F&B Assistant / Food Service Assistant - Elderly ward - £25.5k to £25.8k + excellent benefits
A beautiful retirement village in central London with vast grounds and various Food & Beverage outlets, including; Coffee Shop / Cafe, Restaurant, Main dining room, events etc, is looking for a F&B / Food Service Assistant to join the Food & Beverage department. They are looking for the person to mainly work in the ward, looking after the elderly who require nursing support. These are beautiful buildings, with caring and friendly staff. With this being a retirement village you will have a kind and caring nature, with a professional level of service. This will mainly be tray / plate service.
SALARY ETC:
* £25,500 to £25,800 + excellent benefits
* Central SW London
* Permanent, full-time
* Working 5 out of 7 days on a rota basis (unable to offer fixed days, so you will need to be work varying days on a rota basis).
* You must be able to work the shifts pattern of 7am to 3pm, and 11am to 6:30pm.
REQUIREMENTS:
* Natural flair for excellent service, with an understanding of requirements for the elderly / disabled
* Some experience in a similar post, with good Food and Beverage service skills, in a Hospital, Care Home, Flight Steward, or similar.
* Food hygiene awareness.
* Well presented and good communication skills
* A friendly and bubbly personality, with a caring approach and smart presentation.
* Must have the right to work in the UK.
* Must be punctual and able to work the shift pattern detailed above.
DUTIES TO INCLUDE:
* Prepare serving and dining areas according to specific directions and layout plans established by the catering manager.
* Prepares food in an attractive and appetizing way according to the Sous Chef’s directions.
* Prepare and deliver all refreshments and meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner service.
* Liaise with ward staff to ensure patient's needs are met in a timely manner.
* Addresses immediate Pensioner concerns, questions and needs in order to provide an optimal experience.
* Ensure that communications between the kitchen and service staff are clear and that all request are dealt with efficiently and timely.
* To create a daily report on wastage after each meal from all the wards.
* To liaise with the Head Chef on a daily basis to make any amendments and improve the service. You will be the main link between the service staff and the kitchen.
* Monitor service of all areas gaining direct feedback from Pensioners and staff.
* To attend the weekly Catering Meeting to provide input regarding the progress of service in the wards.
* To make sure that the dining areas in the wards are kept ready for meal service before the Pensioners arrive.
* Working as and when required by the management to ensure breakfast, lunch and tea meal services are monitored with spot checks on all services.
* Delivery and clearing of refreshments for meetings in the Wards and meeting rooms.
* Cleans and sanitizes all equipment, utensils, dining ware, linens, serving ware, and work areas
* Restocks clean equipment, utensils, and equipment to proper storage areas noting any damages and items to be replaced