Country Court
Food & Beverage Assistant
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Food & Beverage Assistant
Required for our luxury care home – Selwood House Charlton Down, Dorchester, Dorset | Part of the Country Court Family
Hours: 30 hours per week (worked as per rota during weekends) Shift times: 08:00 – 18:30
SELWOOD HOUSE CARE HOME Selwood House is a spacious care home in Charlton Down, near Dorchester, with up to 84 residents. Equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, the home specialises in:
- Residential care
- Dementia care
- Short-term respite care
From the moment you arrive, our warm and welcoming community will make you feel at home.
JOINING THE COUNTRY COURT CARE FAMILY
Country Court was founded as a family-run business and has grown into a caring network of 3,300+ employees at 45+ care homes across the UK. Our mission is to deliver 5-star service, creating vibrant environments such as bistros, pubs, cinema rooms, and spas.
Join our team and help us redefine extraordinary care.
ABOUT THE ROLE: Food & Beverage Assistant
Your role will make a real difference to our residents' daily lives. Responsibilities include:
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- Serving residents meals, snacks, and beverages
- Replenishing all snack stations
- Cleaning up after meals
- Re-laying tables, plates, and cloths
- Maintaining cleanliness in dining areas and kitchens
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALITIES
We’re looking for proactive, dedicated, and caring individuals who thrive in a team environment. This role requires: ✅ Exceptional customer service skills ✅ Experience as a Food & Beverage Assistant or similar (e.g. waiter, catering assistant, barista, host) ✅ Strong knowledge of food/hospitality operations ✅ Compliance understanding of COSHH and health & safety standards ✅ Friendly, empathetic, and personable attitude ✅ Ability to engage with residents and families ✅ Experience working with people living with dementia (advantageous) ✅ Ability to work independently and as part of a team
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WHAT WE OFFER IN RETURN
As part of our family business, you’ll benefit from:
- Pension contributions + annual leave
- Annual pay reviews
- Bespoke Induction Training Programme, including ongoing development and access to nationally recognised qualifications
- Refer-a-Friend bonus scheme
- Blue Light Discount Card
- Annual Staff Awards Programme (celebrating outstanding contributions)
- Growth opportunities within a supportive environment
(Terms & Conditions apply)
Click below to apply now! If this Food & Beverage Assistant role excites you, we’d love to hear from you.
IMPORTANT NOTES
✔ All applicants must demonstrate the right to work in the UK (evidence required if successful). ✔ We are no longer accepting applications for sponsorship.
You may have previous experience in roles such as:
- Waiter
- Waitress
- Catering Assistant
- Maître d’
- Food Runner
- Sommelier
- Host / Hostess
- Dining Assistant
- Front of House Hostess
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