Host in Littlehampton

Host

Location:Littlehampton

Hours:Host -35 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 09:00-16:00) - Maternity Cover for 1 year

Host (18+ years)

• Weekdays:£13.67 per hour




• Weekends:£14.67 per hour




• Overtime:£15.67 per hour




• Bank Holiday:£20.50 per hour

The Role

Oakland Care Group is seeking a friendly, reliable, and professional Host to join our team at our residential home in Littlehampton. As a Host, you will play an essential part in delivering a highquality hospitality service to our residents. You will help create a warm, welcoming dining experience, support meal service, maintain cleanliness in dining and lounge areas, and ensure residents receive attentive, personcentred support during mealtimes and throughout the day. We are seeking a full-time Host, working Monday to Friday, and a Weekend Host to provide maternity cover for one year. This is a rewarding, people-focused role where you will contribute directly to residents' comfort, dignity, and quality of life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide an exceptional hospitality service to residents during mealtimes and refreshments.




• Assist with meal preparation, plating, serving, and clearing.




• Ensure dining rooms, lounges, and service areas are clean, organised, and inviting.




• Support residents in a polite and respectful manner, ensuring their dietary needs and preferences are understood and met.




• Maintain stock of refreshments, cutlery, tableware, and hospitality supplies.




• Prepare snack trolleys and drinks throughout the day as required.




• Follow food hygiene standards and infection control procedures at all times.




• Work collaboratively with the care and kitchen teams to ensure smooth dining experiences.




• Uphold the home's high standards of cleanliness, presentation, and service.




• Maintain accurate documentation where required (e.g., food temperature checks, cleaning records).




• Attend training, meetings, and supervision sessions as required.




• Comply with all health and safety, safeguarding, and organisational policies.

Benefits

• Enhanced rates of pay for working weekends, Bank Holidays, and overtime




• Sick pay benefit scheme




• Paid breaks




• Healthcare benefits




• Cycle to Work Scheme




• Home & Electronics Scheme




• Paid DBS checks




• Blue Light discount package (superb discounts on travel, leisure, entertainment and more)




• Uniforms provided




• Performance bonuses




• Paid induction and training time




• On-the-job development




• Support with the Care Certificate




• Supervision and appraisal meetings.




• Qualifications sponsorship and support




• Career pathways




• Pension contributions




• Long service award




• Refer-a-friend scheme

This position is NOT open for sponsorship.