Catering Assistant - Ward Host

CROYDON HEALTH SERVICES NHS TRUST; City Of London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in London is seeking a Band 2 staff member to cook and serve meals to patients. Responsibilities include maintaining hygiene standards and ensuring cleanliness. Candidates should have strong customer service skills, a friendly demeanor, and the ability to work effectively in a team. Various shift patterns are available.

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess excellent customer service skills and effective teamwork ability.
• Confidence in using initiative is essential, along with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Cook and serve meals and beverages to patients at ward level.
• Ensure cleanliness of equipment, crockery, and cutlery.
• Maintain food hygiene standards and temperature records.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Effective teamwork ability

Confidence in using own initiative

Good communication skills

Job description

Band 2

Responsibilities

• Cook and serve patients' meals and beverages at ward level.
• Ensure all equipment, crockery and cutlery are cleaned to high standards.
• Maintain food hygiene standards at all times.
• Record and maintain all food temperature requirements.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Effective teamwork ability.
• Confidence in using own initiative.
• Good communication skills with a friendly and outgoing personality.

Working Hours

Various shift patterns including morning and evening rotas, 7 days per week.

Training

Full training will be provided. We require a caring and professional attitude.

Hospital Context

Our main campus, Croydon University Hospital, is home to the borough's only Emergency Department and offers more than 100 specialist services, including 24/7 maternity care.

Our sibling hospital, Purley War Memorial Hospital, provides outpatient care and diagnostic services and will soon house one of 50 new surgical hubs across the country.

We also provide health services to vulnerable groups, including asylum seekers and people experiencing homelessness.

About the Trust

The Trust has one of the most diverse workforce profiles in the capital, with more than half of its staff from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic groups—almost twice the national average—reflecting the diverse communities it serves. As the borough's largest employer, we support local business and apprenticeships, and work with local universities to train the next generation of health and care workers.

Croydon is a busy, exciting, and diverse place to work, with a young population and continuous growth.

We are a close-knit and friendly organisation where every one of our 3600 members of staff is valued, and our employees are our greatest asset. Through Listening Into Action—our way of engaging staff—we empower everyone to initiate real improvements in our care.