Bank Catering Assistant

Ramsay Health Care UK; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a well-established global hospital group as a Bank Catering Assistant at Winfield Hospital. This role offers flexibility with ad-hoc hours, allowing you to choose shifts that fit your availability. You'll be responsible for the preparation and delivery of food services to patients, ensuring dietary needs are met and maintaining high hygiene standards. With excellent training and development opportunities, along with perks like free DBS checks and a contributory pension scheme, this position is perfect for those looking to make a difference while enjoying a balanced work-life. If you have a positive attitude and experience in catering, we want you on our team!

Benefits

Free DBS

Contributory pension scheme

Excellent training and development opportunities

Free parking

Subsidised staff restaurant

Free uniform

Access to Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Experience in catering and customer service is essential.
• Ability to work independently and manage dietary requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver food and beverage services to patients.
• Maintain hygiene standards and cleanliness throughout the hospital.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Catering experience

Hygiene standards

Education

Experience in catering

Healthcare industry experience

Job description

time left to apply End Date: January 2, 2025 (7 days left to apply)

job requisition id JR11857

Job Description

Bank Catering Assistant – Winfield Hospital - Bank Hours

We are currently looking for an experienced Catering Assistant to join our Bank.

You will be part of a team who ensure the preparation and delivery of a food and beverage service to patients. As a Catering Assistant, you will be responsible for the service of all food and drink to the patients on the wards, including managing dietary requirements. Additional tasks will consist of washing cutlery, replenishing our hot drinks machines, and explaining the daily menus across all meals.

You will be part of a team of Catering Assistants who are fundamental in ensuring that all work is carried out in a hygienic and methodical manner and that standards of cleanliness throughout the hospital are in line with our policies.

Who we're looking for

Ideally, you will be an experienced Catering Assistant from a healthcare or similar industry with demonstrable experience in a customer-facing environment. The successful candidate will have proven experience of assisting within a catering setting, and you must be able to work on your own initiative.

Candidates must have a positive and flexible approach to customer service and strong communication skills.

What is a Bank contract:

A Bank contract at Ramsay Health Care UK is a flexible employment agreement where you are not committed to a set number of hours per week. Instead, you work on an ad-hoc basis, filling in shifts that we have available in our hospitals. A Bank contract is ideal for individuals seeking flexibility, as it allows you to choose shifts that fit your availability, leaving you with a greater work-life balance. Bank contracts are also a fantastic way to secure additional income alongside other contracted work. Our Bank staff play a crucial role in maintaining service levels during peak times or staff shortages, ensuring that patient care remains uninterrupted.

What we give back to you

1. Free DBS
2. Contributory pension scheme
3. Excellent training and development opportunities
4. Free parking and subsidised staff restaurant (subject to site facilities)
5. Free uniform
6. Access to Blue Light Card

About us

Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 50 years’ experience. We are a global provider operating in 11 countries with 77,000 staff who treat 8 million patients each year. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We are well known for our strong, long-standing relationship with the NHS.

We love people with a positive, “can do” attitude who want to make a difference in their work. "Our employees are Ramsay." The skills and commitment of our employees form the basis for our success.

We know our people are our greatest asset, our business is growing and we would like you to join us. “The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that people – staff and doctors – are Ramsay Health Care’s most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

We are proud of our ‘Speak Up for Safety’ programme and ensure that the patient is at the heart of everything we do. Join us and have more ‘Time to Care’.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

We value your application and welcome any questions you may have prior to applying. Please be advised that we reserve the right to close our advertisements prior to the announced closing date to ensure a quality recruitment process. Winfield Hospital is committed to quality, equality and opportunity for all.

It’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964.

“The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

We are proud to support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company, we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.