Catering assistant

Nightingale Hospital London; London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health care seeks a dedicated catering assistant to support the daily operations of its hospital restaurant. In this full-time role, you will assist with food preparation, service, and maintaining cleanliness, ensuring a pleasant dining experience for patients and staff alike. With a strong focus on teamwork and a positive attitude, you'll thrive in a supportive environment that values your contributions. This position offers competitive salaries, a generous London allowance, and a comprehensive benefits package, making it an exciting opportunity to grow your career in a compassionate setting.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Refer a nurse scheme

Continuing professional development opportunities

Annual staff bonus

Subsidised staff meals

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to Perkbox Medical

Comprehensive staff benefits package

Free life assurance cover

Free eye tests and contributions towards glasses

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a similar role is desirable.
• Ability to work well under pressure and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and serving in the hospital restaurant.
• Maintain a clean and tidy environment while serving food.

Skills

Positive attitude

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Basic level of education

Job description

Nightingale Hospital is the only private mental health hospital in Central London, with over 30 years of experience in delivering specialised, evidence-based treatments in outpatient, day patient and inpatient settings.

Our dedicated team of specialists are committed to the diagnosis and treatment of all types of mental health conditions, including eating disorders and addictions. Conveniently located, we are a two-minute walk from Marylebone mainline and Underground stations, and within a ten-minute walk of Baker Street and Edgware Road Underground stations.

We are owned by the international medical group Orpea, delivering the full spectrum of psychiatric care, and high-quality care home and rehabilitation services across the globe.

The main purpose of the job

Reporting directly to the Head Chef, the catering assistant is primarily responsible for assisting with the day-to-day runnings of the hospital restaurant and room service.

Main responsibilities include:

• Assisting with the preparation of food as directed by the chef
• Assisting with the serving of food within the restaurant and the maintenance of a clean and tidy environment
• Serving food and assisting diners in a friendly, polite and approachable manner
• Assisting with room service operations and taking food and refreshments to patients, the boardroom and other venues across the hospital as required

Salary: £18,500.00 per annum, plus an additional London Allowance of £4,000 per annum added to all permanent posts (pro-rata for part-time roles)

Job type: Full-time (37.5 hours per week), rostered to meet the needs of the hospital

Requirements

The following skills and qualifications are desirable:

• Basic level of education
• 1 year of experience in a similar role
• Positive attitude and willingness to work
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to work as a team and take direction
• Regular and punctual attendance
• Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the business

We offer a comprehensive range of benefits, including:

• Competitive salaries + an additional London allowance of £4,000 per annum added to all permanent posts (pro-rata for part-time roles).
• 25 days’ annual leave (increasing up to 30 with long service), plus bank holidays
• A ‘refer a nurse scheme’ paying £2000 per successful recruit
• Opportunities for continuing professional development (CPD) and training
• 100% of NMC registration renewal paid (subject to meeting the criteria)
• Annual staff bonus (discretionary)
• On-site restaurant with subsidised staff meals at breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to Perkbox Medical, which provides 24-hour access to a private GP service
• An extensive Perkbox staff benefits package, offering a comprehensive range of discounts and access to well-being apps
• Free life assurance cover (4x salary)
• Free eye tests and contribution towards the cost of glasses (if required)