Waiter / Waitress

Colten Care Limited; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable care home provider near West Moors is seeking a friendly waiter/waitress to enhance the dining experience for residents. This role involves providing personal and attentive service at dining events while working closely with a team. Enthusiasm, attention to detail, and a passion for resident care are essential. The position offers paid breaks, uniform provision, comprehensive training, and opportunities for career progression within a respected family-owned organization.

Benefits

Paid breaks

Uniform provided

Career development opportunities

Annual pay review

Additional hours/overtime opportunities

Choice of hot or cold meals on duty

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for creating an exceptional resident dining experience.
• Aspire to high standards in food health and hygiene.
• Enthusiasm for teamwork and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal and efficient service at dining events.
• Support the chef in delivering meals using fresh ingredients.
• Build lasting relationships with residents.

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Can-do attitude

Passion for dining experience

Job description

Pay

From £12.66 up to £14.98 per hour

Working Hours

28 hours per week, including alternative weekends (includes paid breaks)

Location

West Moors, Dorset – Brook View (site: Brook View)

Closing Date

19/02/2026

Introduction

We’re looking for a friendly and outgoing waiter/waitress to join our team and become a valued part of day‑to‑day life in our home, Brook View, located near West Moors in Ferndown, Dorset.

You’ll take pride in providing a personal, friendly and efficient service at each dining event. You’ll lead our residents through a unique and exciting food journey, building lasting relationships along the way.

You’ll support the chef by delivering their tasty delights from the nutritious daily menu using fresh local produce and ingredients, helping make a meaningful difference to the health and well‑being of our residents each and every day.

We always look to inspire, develop and motivate our staff through a successful succession plan. Our catering roles are wide and varied, and there are many other exciting roles within the home that play an important part of day‑to‑day life for our residents, so who knows where this exciting journey may lead?

If a career in care is for you and you want to be part of something special, we’d love you to apply. A member of our dedicated recruitment team will then be in touch to discuss the positions available and help identify those that best suit your work/life balance and location.

About You

You’re a team player with an enthusiasm for what you do and a can‑do attitude. You’ll have a genuine passion for creating an exceptional resident dining experience, with attention to detail and a sense of fun.

As part of the catering team, you’ll aspire to the highest standards, showing great teamwork to ensure that all regulations for food health and hygiene are adhered to at all times.

We’re an award‑winning, family‑owned, independent care home group, with an outstanding reputation in the industry. This is due to our amazing people and our focus on keeping the resident at the heart of everything we do.

We strive to be the best we can hence why all 21 of our nursing homes are rated at least good and 7 are outstanding by the CQC, our national regulator.

If a career in elderly care is for you then you want to be part of the team at Colten Care.

Paid Breaks (Hourly Rate)

Paid breaks included in hourly rate

Uniform Provided

Uniform provided

Excellent Inductions, Training and 'On the Job' Support

Excellent inductions, training and ‘on the job’ support

Real Career Progression Opportunities

Real career progression opportunities

Annual Pay Review

Annual pay review

Additional Hours / Overtime Opportunities

Additional hours / overtime opportunities to suit your circumstances.

Choice of Hot or Cold Meals and Drinks on Duty

Choice of hot or cold meals and drinks on duty

Career Development and Pay Enhancements

At Colten Care we are proud to offer career development opportunities, and a range of pay enhancements across our roles. Contact us to find out more