Bank Catering Assistant

Ramsay Health Care UK Operations Ltd; Salford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Catering Assistant at Oaklands Hospital. In this flexible role, you'll be responsible for serving food and drinks to patients while ensuring dietary needs are met. You'll work in a supportive team environment, where communication and customer service skills are key. This position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on patient care while enjoying the benefits of a Bank contract, allowing you to choose shifts that fit your lifestyle. Embrace the opportunity to contribute to a well-respected hospital group that values its staff and prioritizes patient care.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rates

Free DBS

Contributory pension scheme

Excellent training and development opportunities

Free parking

Subsidised staff restaurant

Free uniform

Access to Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and teamwork ability are essential.
• Previous catering experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve food and drink to patients, managing dietary requirements.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in the kitchen.

Skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work effectively in a team

Flexibility and adaptability

Excellent Customer Service skills

Basic Computer Skills

Previous Catering experience

Job description

Bank Catering Assistant - Oaklands Hospital - Bank Hours

The Role:

As a Catering Assistant you will be responsible for the service of all food and drink to the patients on the ward including managing dietary requirements.
Additional tasks will consist of washing up & light kitchen duties, 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.

Where you'll be based:

Oaklands Hospital is part of Ramsay Health Care UK, one of the leading independent healthcare providers in England. The hospital has an excellent reputation for delivering high quality healthcare for patients with health insurance, patients who are self-funding treatment or NHS patients exercising choice through the e-referral system.

What you'll bring with you:

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently as required
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the changing needs of the business
• Demonstrated excellent Customer Service skills
• Basic Computer Skills to undertake E-Learning modules
• Previous Catering experience in a Healthcare environment

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:

• Competitive hourly rates plus enhancements
• Free DBS
• Contributory pension scheme
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Free parking and subsidised staff restaurant (subject to site facilities)
• Free uniform
• 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 forms 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. Oaklands Hospital is committed to quality, equality and opportunity for all.