Food Service Assistant
This is a Permanent, Part Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The role
Permanent, Part Time (20 hours per week)
*Please note that we do not currently offer any Tier 2 sponsorship*
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.
About the role
In this hands-on role, you’ll play an important part in ensuring our residents and customers receive a welcoming and efficient food service. You’ll serve food, clear and tidy dining areas, and help keep the kitchen clean and organised throughout each service.
You’ll also collect trays, crockery and cutlery, ensuring everything is thoroughly cleaned, dried and returned to the correct storage areas. Alongside this, you’ll support the kitchen team with basic food preparation and help maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and compliance.
About you
Our ideal candidate will have relevant customer service experience gained within a commercial catering environment, along with a good understanding of food hygiene and food safety regulations. You’ll be comfortable working as part of a team and have strong interpersonal and communication skills. Friendly, helpful and approachable, you’ll be committed to providing a great service and maintaining high standards throughout your 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.
Closing date for applications is 2nd November 2026
Interviews will take place week commencing 2nd November 2026
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 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.
As part of our commitment to equity and specifically anti-racism, we operate an anonymised recruitment process so that bias is eliminated from the shortlisting process.
We are a Disability Confident Employer. This means that we are committed to the recruitment, progression and retention of disabled individuals. We 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.
About us
The Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust (JRHT) has a rich history as a provider of housing and care services. Founded in 1904, JRHT is now a Community Benefit Society (CBS) along with the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF), forms the JRF-JRHT Group. JRHT shares a vision with JRF for a prosperous UK without poverty.
JRHT provides housing and care services, predominantly in York, but also in Leeds, Scarborough and Hartlepool, as well as other smaller communities in North and East Yorkshire. JRHT currently own and manage over 2,500 homes, which include:
- homes for general needs, supported housing, and housing for elderly people;
- low-cost home-ownership properties;
- care suites/rooms and leasehold schemes for elderly people;
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.
Benefits
What we offer
It's more than just a benefits package – it's support where you need it most
At JRHT, we know that work is only one part of life. That's why we've developed a benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, financial security, personal development and work-life balance.
Whether you're helping to provide homes, care, support services or working behind the scenes to make it all happen, every role contributes to our purpose. In return, we offer a range of benefits that help you thrive both inside and outside of work.
The benefits package includes:
- 33 days paid holiday including bank holidays with the option to buy or sell more.
- Wellbeing Hub, face-to-face counselling, access to staff network groups and an Employee Support Programme offering confidential support 24/7, 365 days a year.
- Excellent Pension Scheme with a 6% employer contribution, plus Death in Service.
- Cost of living support with discounts and vouchers with 800+ retailers, utility services and supermarkets via the Rewards Portal.
- Emergency Leave, Carers Leave and enhanced new-parent and adoption pay.
- Health Care Cash Plan and gym membership discounts.
- Free on-site parking, Season ticket Travel Loan and a Cycle To Work Scheme.
For the full list of the JRF benefits, please click here.
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