Food and Beverage Assistant

Job summary

Package Description: 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 Food and Beverage Team Member at Rivermere Care Home in Chipstead, Sevenoaks, Kent. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you! ABOUT THE ROLE Your focus as a Food and Beverage Team Member will be to support with the dining service and assisting residents with their meals. Other responsibilities will include: Supporting the residents with choosing their meal options at the time of dining. Ensuring that dining tables are set in accordance with the standard operating procedures. Keeping front of house clean, tidy and well-presented, and that dirty crockery is removed and replenished throughout the day. Ensuring fresh homemade cakes/biscuits are accessible in the bistro areas are replenished throughout the day as well as finger food and fresh fruit options. Being aware of residents dietary requirements.

Main duties of the job

Avery Healthcare is dedicated to supporting staff who care for residents, offering a positive environment for personal and professional growth. The role of a Food and Beverage Assistant at Rivermere Care Home involves supporting the dining service and helping residents with meals. Responsibilities include assisting residents with meal selections, setting dining tables according to standards, maintaining cleanliness and presentation of the dining area, and ensuring availability of fresh cakes and snacks. The ideal candidate should exhibit high personal hygiene standards, compassion, and previous relevant experience. A basic Food Hygiene Certificate is advantageous. The role requires a DBS Disclosure check conducted by Avery Healthcare, and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

About us

Avery Healthcare stands as one of the UK's largest providers of luxury care homes, committed to delivering enriching experiences for both residents and employees. The company's ethos revolves around creating meaningful lives, ensuring that even the later years of life remain vibrant and fulfilling. Avery boasts over 100 homes across the country, fostering an environment where staff feel valued, supported, and empowered daily. This commitment to excellence helps ensure Avery remains a preferred choice for both residents and employees. By joining Avery, individuals become part of a culture that cherishes respect, compassion, and exceptional care in a shared mission to make every day meaningful.

Details

• Date posted: 13 October 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £12.50 to £13 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 1563088898
• Job locations: Avery Healthcare, Chipstead, TN13 2PZ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Package Description: 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 Food and Beverage Team Member at Rivermere Care Home in Chipstead, Sevenoaks, Kent. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus as a Food and Beverage Team Member will be to support with the dining service and assisting residents with their meals.

Other responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the residents with choosing their meal options at the time of dining.
• Ensuring that dining tables are set in accordance with the standard operating procedures.
• Keeping front of house clean, tidy and well-presented, and that dirty crockery is removed and replenished throughout the day.
• Ensuring fresh homemade cakes/biscuits are accessible in the bistro areas are replenished throughout the day as well as finger food and fresh fruit options.
• Being aware of residents dietary requirements.

ABOUT YOU

To 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:

• Demonstrate high standards of personal hygiene.
• Demonstrate compassion and commitment to the delivery of culinary services to residents.
• Have experience of working in a similar setting, restaurant or hotel would be desirable.
• A basic Food Hygiene Certificate would be beneficial.

ABOUT AVERY

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.