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Food and Beverage Assistant

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Alice Court Care Home 29 Bedfordwell Road Eastbourne, BN21 2BQ

Salary

£12.75

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

24 September 2026

20 days left

Job description

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...

As a Food and Beverage Team Member at Avery Healthcare, you will play a key role in supporting the dining service and assisting residents with their meals at Alice Court Care Home in Eastbourne. The job involves helping residents choose their meal options, setting dining tables according to standard procedures, and maintaining cleanliness and presentation throughout the dining areas. In addition, you'll ensure that homemade cakes, biscuits, and fresh fruit options are readily available in the bistro areas. The role requires awareness of residents dietary needs and a commitment to delivering culinary services with compassion. Ideal candidates should demonstrate high standards of hygiene, possess a Food Hygiene Certificate, and have experience in similar settings, such as restaurants or hotels. Working in a caring and supportive environment, you'll be part of a team that values respect, compassion, and exceptional care, with opportunities for learning and growth in your career.

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 Alice Court Care Home in Eastbourne. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!

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.

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

At 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.

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest luxury elderly care providers, offering high-quality care in over 100 homes. We believe that the later years of life should be just as enriching and fulfilling as any other stage, and we are committed to creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our staff alike. At Avery, we uphold the vision of 'creating meaningful lives together,' fostering a supportive and inspiring environment where both residents and employees feel valued and empowered. Our work culture emphasizes respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to providing exceptional care. By joining Avery Healthcare, employees become part of a close-knit team that is dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of the people we care for and work with every day.

Qualifications

Essential

  • High standards of personal hygiene; experience in similar settings (restaurant, hotel); basic Food Hygiene Certificate.

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

4 September 2026

Last checked

4 September 2026

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About the employer

AHG
Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

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