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[Parttime] Food Service Assistant - Relief at The Joseph Rowntree Foundation

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0100

Relief - on an "as and when" basis

About the role

We are seeking a friendly, reliable and organised individual to join the Plaxton Court kitchen team. Set in an extra care community which consists of self-contained properties with residents who can choose whether to eat in the restaurant, in their own homes or elsewhere, Plaxton Court restaurant offers a multi choice, varied menu. This vibrant restaurant is open to residents and the public 7 days a week for lunches and for booking parties and events.

In this role, you will assist with the service of food to residents and visitors, ensuring that meals are delivered in an organised, safe and timely manner. You will also serve evening drinks to residents in their rooms and social spaces, always providing a helpful and welcoming service.

Your responsibilities will include cleaning tables after service, operating the dishwasher, and maintaining a ‘clean as you go’ approach at all times. You will ensure that the small kitchens are fully stocked, fridge temperatures are recorded, and all kitchen areas are kept clean and tidy.

As part of your role, you will record resident nutrition and mealtime information using the company system, Nourish, and respond to resident and staff queries in a pleasant and professional manner. You will help present food to the company’s high standards, ensuring that the quality of food and service enhances the organisation’s reputation.

About you

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in customer service within a commercial catering operation and a thorough understanding of Food Safety and Health & Safety procedures, always maintaining the highest standards of due diligence. You will be confident working positively with residents and colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds and demonstrate a solid working knowledge of current Food Safety regulations.

With excellent interpersonal and communication skills, you will be organised, self-motivated, reliable, and flexible, with a proactive attitude and a genuine commitment to delivering outstanding service in every aspect of their work.

Our core priority

JRHT strives to be a housing association that is sustainable and engaging, providing high quality and continuously improving services and decent affordable homes in well managed communities prioritising those in greatest need.

How to apply

To apply, please complete the online application.

Please note that we will be shortlisting and interviewing on an on-going basis and reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received.

Additional Information

We are a values driven organisation and our values drive our behaviours. We’re at our best when we’re continually building on trust, showing we care and making a difference – and we hope others will do the same. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace, where all colleagues can be themselves.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At JRF/JRHT we believe in giving everyone an equal chance to succeed. Applications are welcome from all regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or social economic background. We positively encourage applications from people with experience of living in poverty.

We are a Disability Confident Employer. This means that we are committed to the recruitment, progression and retention of disabled individuals. We shall also offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the job. If you have a disability, please tell us if you would like to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme.

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[Fulltime] Cleaner at Gloucester City Homes

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0100

Permanent, Full Time (40 hours per week)

Searching for a dynamic and flexible employer? Look no further than GCH. We trust our colleagues and empower them to deliver how it works best for our customers.

We’re now seeking a Cleaner to deliver high quality cleaning services across independent living schemes and residential properties ensuring safe, well-maintained environments that support customer wellbeing and positive community standards.

You’ll maintain a high standard of cleanliness, hygiene and presentation across communal and residential areas by delivering cleaning services to include hoovering, dusting and mopping and deliver excellent customer service with a professional approach to support positive customer experiences.

We’d like you to have…

Strong practical cleaning skills, ensuring consistently high standards
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, delivering a friendly & professional experience
Capability to work independently after instruction, with good organisation of workload to achieve results
Confidence working safely on your own
Attention to detail to maintain high standards and identify issues
Strong communication skills to report issues clearly and engage with customers and colleagues
Dependable and responsible, with a strong sense of ownership over tasks and duties

A Full UK driving licence is desirable where travel between sites is required.

Closing Date: 23rd July 2026

GCH reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date.

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[Parttime] Cook (Bank) at St Lukes Hospice Plymouth

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 16:00:02 +0100

Cook (Bank)

£13.31 Per Hour Plus 12.07% Hourly Enhancement (£26,032 FTE)

Turnchapel, Plymouth

Bank - Zero Hours

Part-Time

Are you an experienced Cook looking for a flexible role where you can make a genuine difference?

We're looking for a compassionate and skilled Cook (Bank) to join our friendly Catering Team at our specialist unit in Turnchapel. If you're passionate about preparing delicious food and enjoy working in an environment where your contribution is truly valued, we'd love to hear from you.

Could you be the Cook St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth is seeking to work within our friendly, talented Catering team?

What You'll Be Doing

Preparing and serving high-quality, nutritious meals
Supporting patients with individual dietary needs and preferences
Creating snacks and refreshments for visitors and staff
Maintaining excellent food hygiene and safety standards
Working collaboratively with colleagues to deliver an exceptional catering experience
Helping make special occasions memorable for patients and their families

What We're Looking For

We're keen to hear from candidates who have:

Previous cooking or catering experience
A passion for preparing high-quality food
Knowledge of food hygiene and safe working practices
A caring and adaptable approach
Excellent teamwork and communication skills
Availability to work weekends as required

We are proud to have gained the 5-star standard from Environmental Health for our busy kitchen and Driftwood Café for patients, visitors and staff.

We’re an equal opportunities employer:

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We assess candidates based on skills, experience, and qualifications — not background or personal circumstances. As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. Having a criminal record won’t necessarily bar you from employment; decisions are made based on role requirements and individual circumstances.

Unfortunately St Luke's Hospice Plymouth aren't able to sponsor individuals to work in the United Kingdom.

Closing Date: Monday 27th July 2026
1st Interview Date: To Be Arranged
2nd Interview Date: To Be Arranged

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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