Food Service Assistant
| Posting date: | 23 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.60 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 October 2025 |
| Location: | Oxfordshire, CV36 5NZ |
| Company: | EFHL |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ORG5537-SW1402725BurFSA |
Summary
Food Services Assistant - Bradwell Village, Oxfordshire
Hourly Rate: £12.60 + benefits
Permanent Full-time or Part-time hrs available – Up to 30hrs per week
The Cotswold Home
Woodside Drive
Bradwell Village
OX18 4XA
CQC rated Rating: Outstanding
Elizabeth Finn is a leading care provider providing exceptional care throughout our eight prestigious care homes. Our company values are Bring Love, Inspire More, Act with Purpose and Welcome All.
The Cotswold Home is situated in a beautiful area close to the lovely town of Burford, The home offers the highest levels of care provided by our team of experienced and committed staff.
Our 51 ensuite bedrooms are equipped to the highest standards and we provide both residential and nursing care, on a permanent or short stay basis as well as end of life care.
About the Role
We have a dedicated and well-trained team providing an excellent standard of person-centred care for our residents. As a Job Title joining our large, diverse team who are proud of the difference we make to our residents you will:
Preparation and service of meals to residents
Ensure cleanliness of kitchens and equipment
Work as part of a team to provide excellent customer service
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Education Level : Essential: Good general education Professional Qualification : Essential: Basic Food Hygiene Certificate or willingness to undertake the same. Desirable : NVQ II
Specialist Experience : Desirable: Previous experience in a Care Home Environment Previous experience in a similar role.
Physical Requirements : In good general health, physically and mentally fit to meet the requirements of the role.
Other Specific Attributes : ▪ Ability to work on own initiative. ▪ Good team player ▪ Calm, professional and mature approach. ▪ Good communication skills. ▪ Empathy with older people.
Prior experience is desirable but not needed, as we will give you all the training you need to be successful in this role.
For more information on working in our team or to have an informal visit please contact Home Name on Contact Tel Number.
To Apply
Elizabeth Finn Homes do not currently provide sponsorship, but we welcome applications from those who have a right work in the UK.
In return for the wonderful contribution our employees make we offer the following benefits:
Fully paid induction programme
Enhanced pay for family leave
Flexible shifts
5.6 working weeks holiday per year
Overtime and bank holiday enhancements to pay
Group pension plan
Occupational sick pay after probation
Wellbeing support through various initiatives including an employee assistance programme with free counselling and Mental Health First Aiders.
Opportunity to earn rewards via Care Friends which you can cash in when you choose
Free Blue Light card – provides members with thousands of amazing retail discounts
Cycle to work scheme
Long service awards
Apprenticeships, continuous learning and development, professional development and study support opportunities
Free DBS unless leaving during probation
Uniform provided
Free on-site parking
Subsidised meals while on duty
Safeguarding:
In the process of recruitment, selection and appointment Elizabeth Finn Homes implement a range of procedures and actions including Police/Enhanced DBS Checks to ensure our employees, residents and everyone is safeguarded, and abuse is prevented. This is in line with our company values, which are Bring Love, Inspire More, Act with Purpose and Welcome All.
Criminal record checks:
As this role involves a regulated activity, successful applicants will undertake an enhanced DBS check, with barred lists check, and any offer of employment will be dependent on a satisfactory outcome. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar a person from working for us, this will depend on the circumstances and background of any record.
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:
Elizabeth Finn strives to treat all staff equally and be a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone can be themselves and everyone accepts each other’s differences.
Our ambition is to ensure equality and celebrate diversity, working together to create an inclusive workplace, which attracts, nurtures and retains the best people.
Hourly Rate: £12.60 + benefits
Permanent Full-time or Part-time hrs available – Up to 30hrs per week
The Cotswold Home
Woodside Drive
Bradwell Village
OX18 4XA
CQC rated Rating: Outstanding
Elizabeth Finn is a leading care provider providing exceptional care throughout our eight prestigious care homes. Our company values are Bring Love, Inspire More, Act with Purpose and Welcome All.
The Cotswold Home is situated in a beautiful area close to the lovely town of Burford, The home offers the highest levels of care provided by our team of experienced and committed staff.
Our 51 ensuite bedrooms are equipped to the highest standards and we provide both residential and nursing care, on a permanent or short stay basis as well as end of life care.
About the Role
We have a dedicated and well-trained team providing an excellent standard of person-centred care for our residents. As a Job Title joining our large, diverse team who are proud of the difference we make to our residents you will:
Preparation and service of meals to residents
Ensure cleanliness of kitchens and equipment
Work as part of a team to provide excellent customer service
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Education Level : Essential: Good general education Professional Qualification : Essential: Basic Food Hygiene Certificate or willingness to undertake the same. Desirable : NVQ II
Specialist Experience : Desirable: Previous experience in a Care Home Environment Previous experience in a similar role.
Physical Requirements : In good general health, physically and mentally fit to meet the requirements of the role.
Other Specific Attributes : ▪ Ability to work on own initiative. ▪ Good team player ▪ Calm, professional and mature approach. ▪ Good communication skills. ▪ Empathy with older people.
Prior experience is desirable but not needed, as we will give you all the training you need to be successful in this role.
For more information on working in our team or to have an informal visit please contact Home Name on Contact Tel Number.
To Apply
Elizabeth Finn Homes do not currently provide sponsorship, but we welcome applications from those who have a right work in the UK.
In return for the wonderful contribution our employees make we offer the following benefits:
Fully paid induction programme
Enhanced pay for family leave
Flexible shifts
5.6 working weeks holiday per year
Overtime and bank holiday enhancements to pay
Group pension plan
Occupational sick pay after probation
Wellbeing support through various initiatives including an employee assistance programme with free counselling and Mental Health First Aiders.
Opportunity to earn rewards via Care Friends which you can cash in when you choose
Free Blue Light card – provides members with thousands of amazing retail discounts
Cycle to work scheme
Long service awards
Apprenticeships, continuous learning and development, professional development and study support opportunities
Free DBS unless leaving during probation
Uniform provided
Free on-site parking
Subsidised meals while on duty
Safeguarding:
In the process of recruitment, selection and appointment Elizabeth Finn Homes implement a range of procedures and actions including Police/Enhanced DBS Checks to ensure our employees, residents and everyone is safeguarded, and abuse is prevented. This is in line with our company values, which are Bring Love, Inspire More, Act with Purpose and Welcome All.
Criminal record checks:
As this role involves a regulated activity, successful applicants will undertake an enhanced DBS check, with barred lists check, and any offer of employment will be dependent on a satisfactory outcome. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar a person from working for us, this will depend on the circumstances and background of any record.
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:
Elizabeth Finn strives to treat all staff equally and be a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone can be themselves and everyone accepts each other’s differences.
Our ambition is to ensure equality and celebrate diversity, working together to create an inclusive workplace, which attracts, nurtures and retains the best people.