Oakland Care Ltd
Hospitality Assistant – Wantage, Oxfordshire
Key Responsibilities
- Assisting with meal service in resident rooms or dining rooms.
- Ensuring water/drink jugs are regularly refilled.
- Setting up and clearing tables before and after lunch service.
- Maintaining temperature records of fridges and service stations.
- Maintaining a professional and stocked Bistro.
- Attending to resident needs not related to care (e.g., opening/closing curtains, changing TV channels).
Skills and Expertise
- Previous experience in a similar role in a luxurious setting.
- Positive ‘can-do’ attitude and willingness to provide excellent service.
- Customer service experience, including building relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Understanding of sensitivities in a care home environment.
- Ability to build trust and demonstrate awareness of individual differences.
- Professional appearance and conduct.
- Reliability and punctuality.
- Teamwork skills.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Motivation to learn and grow.
Job Facilities/Benefits
- 1 free meal per shift.
- Enhanced bank holiday pay.
- Increased annual leave entitlement (after 3 years).
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Extra day off for milestone birthdays.
- Company sick pay (above statutory entitlement).
- Refer a Friend scheme.
- Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives.
- Long service awards.