Overview
Catering and Hospitality - Buchanan House Care Home
Contract: Part Time • Salary: £12.21 Per Hour • Shift type: Days
Situated in Bearsden, our purpose-built care home offers Residential, Nursing, Dementia & Respite care to 53 residents. We’re seeking a dedicated Host to oversee the smooth operation of our dining areas, ensuring residents and visitors enjoy top-notch service in a clean and safe setting.
What You’ll Do
* Café Management: Oversee the function and proper use of the dining areas, including any garden spaces, ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently.
* Food Storage: Keep fridges clean, ensuring food items are correctly stored, labelled, and rotated according to guidelines. Maintain clean food storage cupboards and manage stock rotation in the café area.
* Dining Setup: Assist in setting up the dining room for lunch and dinner, including dressing tables to create an inviting dining environment.
* Menu Management: Update menu displays daily, keeping offerings fresh and appealing.
* Meal Provision: Provide meals and drinks to residents who visit, and assist with their meals if needed, coordinating with care staff.
* Refreshments Service: Offer refreshments such as tea and coffee to residents, relatives, and other visitors outside of regular mealtimes.
* Communication: Maintain clear communication with the Head Chef regarding supplies and any special requirements.
* Feedback: Collect information from residents about their dining experience to ensure continuous improvement.
* Compliance: Ensure that all tasks align with company policies, HACCP regulations, COSHH regulations, and infection control practices.
* Training & Supervision: Undertake induction and supervision of new staff and attend mandatory training sessions as required.
Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications
* Organizational Skills: Strong ability to manage the dining area and keep everything running smoothly.
* Communication Skills: Excellent communication with residents, visitors, and staff.
* Attention to Detail: Keen attention to cleanliness, food safety, and accurate record-keeping.
* Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively with care staff and other team members.
Desired Experience
* Customer Service Experience: Previous customer-facing experience, ideally in a café or similar setting.
* Food Handling Knowledge: Familiarity with food storage and safety practices.
* Care Environment Experience: Experience in a care environment is advantageous but not essential.
If you’re enthusiastic about creating a positive dining experience and ensuring every detail is attended to, we’d love to have you join our team.
Contract Details
* Pension
* Onsite Parking
* Paid PVG
* Uniform Provided
* 5.6 Weeks Annual Leave (Based on a full-time contract)
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