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Food & Beverage Assistant

Barchester Healthcare

Winchester, SO22 6NTView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£13.21

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

6 November 2026

32 days left

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE As a Food & Beverage Assistant at Barchester Healthcare, you'll play an important role in creating a warm, welcoming and enjoyable dini...

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. 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, and opportunities for career progression across Barchester Healthcare.

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.

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care homes and healthcare services in the UK. With a focus on delivering the highest standards of care, Barchester Healthcare operates a number of care homes and hospitals across the country, providing a range of services from residential and nursing care to dementia care and short-term respite care. Known for their expert staff and exceptional care, Barchester Healthcare is committed to offering a supportive and caring environment for residents and patients alike. The organisation prides itself on its skilled and compassionate staff who play a key role in delivering outstanding care and creating a welcoming atmosphere for residents, their families, and visitors. As part of their comprehensive approach to care, Barchester Healthcare also offers various opportunities for staff training and development, promoting a culture of learning and growth within the company.

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.

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

7 September 2026

Last checked

9 September 2026

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About the employer

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Barchester Healthcare

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