Host/ Hostess inDerby Heights Care Home inDerby Heights Care Home PUBLISHED 29 OCT 2024

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Avery Healthcare Group Ltd. rU0DtSVz

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Your focus as Host/Hostess will be preparing serving trollies and cleaning satellite kitchens, laying tables, assisting in order taking, and serving meals to residents within the Home.Other responsibilities will include: Support the residents with choosing their meal options at the time of dining Support with the dining service and assisting residents with their meals as directed, including supporting those residents to retain their dignity who choose to adopt cutlery-free dining Ensure dining tables are set in accordance with the standard operating procedures Ensure menus are displayed and are reflective of the meal choices for the day.

As one of the largest providers of luxury elderly care homes in the UK, Avery Healthcare believes that the later years of our residents' lives should be as enriching as any other. Their vision of 'creating meaningful lives together' is achieved by the exceptional care and experience they proudly offer throughout their growing portfolio of over 100 care homes.

Avery Healthcare is seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join their friendly, award-winning team as a Host/Hostess. The role will involve preparing serving trollies, cleaning satellite kitchens, laying tables, assisting in order taking, and serving meals to residents within the Home.

About us

Package Description: At Avery Healthcare, we believe in caring for those who care for our residents. We recognise and celebrate our hard-working colleagues, support your career development, offer a variety of apprenticeships, and provide you with access to a range of leisure and retail discounts.We seek a compassionate, enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our friendly, award-winning team as Host/ Hostess.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Your focus as Host/Hostess will be preparing serving trollies and cleaning satellite kitchens, laying tables, assisting in order taking, and serving meals to residents within the Home.Other responsibilities will include: Support the residents with choosing their meal options at the time of dining Support with the dining service and assisting residents with their meals as directed, including supporting those residents to retain their dignity who choose to adopt cutlery-free dining Ensure dining tables are set in accordance with the standard operating procedures Ensure menus are displayed and are reflective of the meal choices for the day
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 have: Hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and demonstrate high standards of personal hygiene. Experience working in a similar setting, restaurant or hotel Knowledge/Skills & Abilities Have a positive attitude towards residents Demonstrate compassion and commitment to the delivery of culinary services to residents
ABOUT AVERY
As one of the largest providers of luxury elderly care homes in the UK, we believe that the later years of our residents' lives should be as enriching as any other. Our vision of creating meaningful lives together is achieved by the exceptional care and experience we proudly offer throughout our growing portfolio of over 100 care homes while establishing ourselves as the preferred choice for residents and employees.Please note this role will require the following: A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare. Proof of eligibility to work in UK This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline, depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

About us
Package Description: At Avery Healthcare, we believe in caring for those who care for our residents. We recognise and celebrate our hard-working colleagues, support your career development, offer a variety of apprenticeships, and provide you with access to a range of leisure and retail discounts.We seek a compassionate, enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our friendly, award-winning team as Host/ Hostess.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Your focus as Host/Hostess will be preparing serving trollies and cleaning satellite kitchens, laying tables, assisting in order taking, and serving meals to residents within the Home.Other responsibilities will include: Support the residents with choosing their meal options at the time of dining Support with the dining service and assisting residents with their meals as directed, including supporting those residents to retain their dignity who choose to adopt cutlery-free dining Ensure dining tables are set in accordance with the standard operating procedures Ensure menus are displayed and are reflective of the meal choices for the day
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 have: Hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and demonstrate high standards of personal hygiene. Experience working in a similar setting, restaurant or hotel Knowledge/Skills & Abilities Have a positive attitude towards residents Demonstrate compassion and commitment to the delivery of culinary services to residents
ABOUT AVERY
As one of the largest providers of luxury elderly care homes in the UK, we believe that the later years of our residents' lives should be as enriching as any other. Our vision of creating meaningful lives together is achieved by the exceptional care and experience we proudly offer throughout our growing portfolio of over 100 care homes while establishing ourselves as the preferred choice for residents and employees.Please note this role will require the following: A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare. Proof of eligibility to work in UK This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline, depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

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1. Can you tell us a bit about yourself and why you're interested in this Host/Hostess position at Avery Healthcare?

2. What do you think are the key qualities needed to be an effective Host/Hostess in a care home environment?

3. Have you worked in any roles that required you to support guests or residents in a dining setting? If so, please describe your experience.

4. Do you hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate? If not, are you willing to obtain one?

5. How do you ensure high standards of personal hygiene and cleanliness in your workplace?

6. Can you describe a time when you had to assist someone with dietary restrictions or preferences? How did you handle it?

7. How do you demonstrate compassion in your work, particularly when serving elderly residents?

8. Can you share an experience where you went above and beyond to assist a resident or customer?

9. How do you approach teamwork, especially in a busy dining environment like a care home?

10. Describe a situation where you had to work closely with colleagues to deliver exceptional service. What was your role in that situation?

11. Can you provide an example of how you handled a challenging situation with a resident or customer? What did you learn from that experience?

12. What would you do if a resident is unhappy with their meal or service?

13. Avery Healthcare values caring, support, honesty, respect, and accountability. How do these values resonate with you in a work setting?

14. How would you foster a positive dining experience for residents, even those who may be facing challenges?

15. Are you comfortable preparing serving trollies and laying tables according to standard operating procedures?

16. How would you ensure that menus are accurately displayed and reflective of the meal choices for the day?

17. What questions do you have for us about the role or the company?

18. Is there anything else you would like us to know about your suitability for this position?