Waiter / Waitress

It’s more than a possibility

Waiter / Waitress

Based at Brook View in West Moors, Ferndown, Dorset

Various contracts available, part time and full time, covering a variety of shifts between 8am-7pm, across a 7 day rota (including weekends)

Up to £11.32 per hour inclusive of all enhancements

Hospitality – but not as you know it!

You will become the star of our show, taking centre stage in leading our Residents through a unique & exciting food journey.

Building lasting relationships, you will help ensure a personal, friendly and efficient service, at each dining event.

You will take pride in delivering locally sourced and expertly created dishes, sharing our deeply rooted passion for high quality food, having the ability to make a difference to our residents’ day, every day.

An excellent relationship builder, enthusiastic and collaborative in your approach. You will be a significant part of our multi award winning teams, with countless career opportunities along the way

The health and well-being of our residents is at the heart of all we do, and you will be at the forefront with the provision of breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and our fabulous Milkshake & Smoothie trolleys!

What you’ll have:

• Enthusiasm for what you do
• Can do attitude
• Previous experience within Hospitality or a customer focussed role
• A natural communicator
• A team player with a sense of fun
• Genuine passion for creating an exceptional resident dining experience
• Attention to detail

What you’ll get

• Paid breaks (hourly rate)
• Regular weekends off
• Uniform provided
• Support with professional development and diploma qualifications in hospitality
• Excellent inductions, training and ‘on the job’ support
• Real career progression opportunities
• Annual pay review
• Additional hours / overtime opportunities to suit your circumstances.
• Choice of hot or cold meals and drinks on duty
• Contributory pension scheme
• Background checks at no cost to you

Pay breakdown:

• Basic Pay Rate: £9.00 per hour
• Plus £1.50 p/h weekend enhancement 
• Enhancements for a relevant, job specific NVQ or Diploma Level qualification are paid as follows:  NVQ 2 additional 56p p/h, OR NVQ 3 additional 82p p/h

About Us

Colten Care is an expanding family-owned business with 21 beautifully appointed care homes across Dorset, Hampshire, Wiltshire and West Sussex. 

Our established services are all rated as ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Good’ with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and we provide luxury residential, general nursing, dementia and short-stay care.

We are a prestigious, award-winning healthcare provider that champions the latest approach to person-centred care. Each of our homes has a distinct character while retaining that all-important sense of ‘home.’ We play an active role in furthering dementia friendly communities as part of our work. 

If you would like to join our exceptional catering team, please call us today on 01425 482477