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ABOUT THE ROLE As a Food & Beverage Assistant at Barchester Healthcare, you'll play an important role in creating a warm, welcoming and enjoyable dining experience for our residents, families and visitors. From serving meals and refreshments to ensuring dining areas are clean, comfortable and inviting, you'll help make every mealtime a positive experience. Working closely with our hospitality and kitchen teams, you'll support the day-to-day delivery of food and beverage services throughout the home. Whether you're preparing dining areas, serving residents or assisting with kitchen duties, your friendly approach and attention to detail will help us deliver the high standards we're known for. ABOUT YOU To join us as a Food & Beverage Assistant, you'll need: Experience in a hospitality, catering or customer service environment A friendly, caring and professional approach Good communication and teamwork skills An understanding of food hygiene and health and safety practices A passion for delivering excellent customer service The ability to work efficiently in a busy environment You'll enjoy working with people and take pride in providing an outstanding experience for residents and visitors alike. REWARDS PACKAGE In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package, including: Free training and development opportunities Access to wellbeing and employee assistance programmes Retail and lifestyle discounts Refer a Friend bonus scheme Opportunities for career progression across Barchester Healthcare If you're passionate about hospitality and want to make a positive difference to residents' daily lives, we'd love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
As a Food & Beverage Assistant at Barchester Healthcare, you'll play an important role in creating a warm, welcoming and enjoyable dining experience for our residents, families, and visitors. From serving meals and refreshments to ensuring dining areas are clean, comfortable, and inviting, you'll help make every mealtime a positive experience. Working closely with our hospitality and kitchen teams, you'll support the day-to-day delivery of food and beverage services throughout the home. Whether you're preparing dining areas, serving residents, or assisting with kitchen duties, your friendly approach and attention to detail will help us deliver the high standards we're known for. To join us as a Food & Beverage Assistant, you'll need experience in a hospitality, catering, or customer service environment. A friendly, caring, and professional approach, good communication and teamwork skills, an understanding of food hygiene and health and safety practices, and a passion for delivering excellent customer service are essential. You'll enjoy working with people and take pride in providing an outstanding experience for residents and visitors alike. In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package, including free training and development opportunities.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care and services in the UK. We focus on delivering exceptional service and support to our residents, their families, and our dedicated staff. Our commitment to providing the best possible care is reflected in our comprehensive range of services, including residential, nursing, and dementia care, as well as support for younger adults with disabilities. We believe in the importance of creating a warm and welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Our team is passionate about delivering personalised care and support to enhance the well-being and quality of life for our residents. We offer a range of training and development opportunities to ensure our staff have the skills and knowledge to provide the highest standards of care. As part of our commitment to our employees, we offer a competitive rewards package, including access to wellbeing and employee assistance programmes, retail and lifestyle discounts, and opportunities for career progression within the company.
Details
- Date posted: 12 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: Depending on experience Salary expectations will be discussed at interview stage.
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
- Reference number: 1525895788
- Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Tenterden, TN30 6PY, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLE As a Food & Beverage Assistant at Barchester Healthcare, you''ll play an important role in creating a warm, welcoming and enjoyable dining experience for our residents, families and visitors. From serving meals and refreshments to ensuring dining areas are clean, comfortable and inviting, you''ll help make every mealtime a positive experience.
Working closely with our hospitality and kitchen teams, you''ll support the day-to-day delivery of food and beverage services throughout the home. Whether you''re preparing dining areas, serving residents or assisting with kitchen duties, your friendly approach and attention to detail will help us deliver the high standards we''re known for.
ABOUT YOU To join us as a Food & Beverage Assistant, you''ll need:
Experience in a hospitality, catering or customer service environment A friendly, caring and professional approach Good communication and teamwork skills An understanding of food hygiene and health and safety practices A passion for delivering excellent customer service The ability to work efficiently in a busy environment
You''ll enjoy working with people and take pride in providing an outstanding experience for residents and visitors alike.
REWARDS PACKAGE In return for your dedication, you''ll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package, including:
Free training and development opportunities Access to wellbeing and employee assistance programmes Retail and lifestyle discounts Refer a Friend bonus scheme Opportunities for career progression across Barchester Healthcare
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Experience in a hospitality, catering or customer service environment. A friendly, caring and professional approach. Good communication and teamwork skills. An understanding of food hygiene and health and safety practices. A passion for delivering excellent customer service. The ability to work efficiently in a busy environment.
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This advert is for Food & Beverage Assistant with Barchester Healthcare in Bristol, South East, England. It is listed as a Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is Depends on experience. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 10 Sep 2026.
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