Job Role

What you’ll be doing:

As a Hospitality Assistant, you will support our team of chefs to provide a high-quality service to our residents. You will work closely with the team, as well as independently, to help with all aspects of the services that we provide for our clients, from the front-of-house mealtime service to the back-of-house kitchen assistance. You will be client-facing, serving at lunch and tea times, as well as throughout the day to keep our elderly residents fed, watered, and happy.

As the Food Angels/Meals on Wheels Coordination Assistant, you will assist in handling new enquiries, supporting the volunteers, liaising with clients on their (volunteer’s) behalf, inputting data into the existing systems and providing holiday cover to team members on leave. 

This role is working 9.30 – 14.30, Monday - Friday. 

£13 per hour.

What we need you to bring to our community:

Flexibility, experience, and dedication are must-have qualities for this role. You should be in-keeping with our core company values, including strong principles, passion, and quality. 

What we are looking for:

·       A kind and confident individual (essential)

·       Flexibility in your approach

·       Someone who is proactive

·       Confidence working alone and as part of a team

·       Previous experience in kitchens or café environments (desirable)

·       Customer service experience (desirable)

·       Experience working with elderly clientele (desirable)

·       Versatility in the use of Excel spreadsheets 

What we will offer you in return:

When working for Harrogate Neighbours Housing Association, employees will enjoy the following benefits:

Free on-site parking

·       Fully paid induction and shadowing period

·       Permanent salaried employment

·       Paid Diploma in Health & Social Care (Levels 2-4)

·       Access to Simply Health Plan

·       Group and 1-to-1 Wellbeing Sessions

      Access to hundreds of high street discounts – to name a few!

Please note that successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

About us:

Harrogate Neighbours is an award-winning organisation with a recent rating of Good from the Care Quality Commission. Our mission is to offer our staff the time, care, warmth, compassion, and support necessary to make Harrogate Neighbours a true ‘homely’ experience for our clients, and an amazing place to work. We help our clients to live independently, to keep their dignity, and to increase their quality of life.