Bank Catering Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Southampton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Catering Assistant to join their Hospitality Team. This role offers flexible working hours on a zero-hour contract, providing an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment. You will be responsible for assisting in food preparation and delivery to patients and staff, ensuring a high standard of service. The organization values its employees and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous annual leave and a contributory pension scheme. If you are passionate about customer service and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

35 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Health Assessment

Employee Assistance Programme

Free DBS

Free Car park

Qualifications

• Experience in a catering role is essential.
• Ability to establish rapport with customers is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and service of food and beverages.
• Maintain stock control and comply with health and safety procedures.

Skills

Catering Experience

Customer Service

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

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Bank Catering Assistant | Host/Hostess | Southampton | Bank – zero hour contract| Flexible working hours | Competitive hourly rates + enhancements available

Spire Southampton Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Catering Assistant to join our Hospitality Team on an bank basis. This role involves working shifts between 06:30 - 22:00 7 days a week.

As Catering Assistant you will be responsible to assist in the preparation and delivery of a food and beverage service to patients, consultants and staff through basic food preparation and service.

We provide catering service in the colleague Dining room, Main reception snack area, patient bedrooms and through functions and events held on site.

Spire Southampton Hospital offers world-class care, attracting patients from across the South of England and internationally. We deliver some of the best cardiac surgery results in the country. Our Critical Care department and multidisciplinary team offer you

Duties and Responsibilities

• To assist, as directed, with preparation, presentation and service of food and beverages, to the specified standard, to staff, patients and consultants
• To assist with the service of food to staff, consultants, visitors and patients in both the restaurant and wards
• To take orders from customers in relation to food and beverage requests, adhering to any special dietary requirements or specific needs
• To maintain adequate control of all stock through stock rotation, date checking and ensuring packaging is intact
• To comply with the health and safety procedures in accordance with current legislation
• To undertake general cleaning and washing up duties associated with a large commercial kitchen in accordance with a schedule of works

What we're looking for

• Experience of working in a catering role
• Ability to establish rapport with all customers
• Have a committed approach to providing great customer service
• Have the ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work evenings and possibly some weekends
• Basic food hygiene certificate and awareness and understanding of Health & Safety at Work is desirable

We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
• ‘Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Health Assessment
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free DBS
• Free Car park

Our Values

We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:

• Driving clinical excellence
• Doing the right thing
• Caring is our passion
• Keeping it simple
• Succeeding and celebrating together

Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

We commit to our employee’s well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.

For us,it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.

If we have received sufficient applications, this date may be brought forward so please submit your application as soon as possible.