Healthcare Catering Assistant

TieTalent; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks an experienced Catering Assistant to join their Bank at Winfield Hospital. The role involves serving meals, managing dietary needs, and ensuring hygiene standards are met. Offering flexible shifts and a supportive work environment, this position is ideal for those wanting to contribute to high-quality patient care.

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 as a Catering Assistant from healthcare or similar industry.
• Demonstrable experience in a customer-facing role.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver food and beverage services to patients.
• Serve food and drinks, manage dietary requirements, and maintain hygiene standards.
• Replenish hot drinks machines and explain daily menus to patients.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Customer service

Positive attitude

Flexibility

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 responsible for the preparation and delivery of food and beverage services to patients. As a Catering Assistant, your duties will include serving food and drinks to patients on the wards, managing dietary requirements, washing cutlery, replenishing hot drinks machines, and explaining daily menus across all meals.

You will work with a team of Catering Assistants to ensure all tasks are performed hygienically and systematically, maintaining cleanliness standards throughout the hospital in accordance with our policies.

On a Bank contract, we offer shifts across seven days with the following patterns: 7:00 am - 1:30 pm, 1:30 pm - 7:00 pm, or 8:00 am - 2:00 pm and 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm.

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 role.

The successful candidate will have proven experience in a catering setting and be able to work independently.

You should have a positive and flexible approach to customer service and possess 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 shifts available in our hospitals. It is ideal for individuals seeking flexibility, allowing you to choose shifts that fit your availability, thus supporting a better work-life balance. Bank staff are crucial in maintaining service levels during peak times or staff shortages, ensuring uninterrupted patient care.

What we give back to you

• 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. Operating in 11 countries with 77,000 staff, we treat 8 million patients annually. We are recognized for our strong, long-standing relationship with the NHS and are one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England.

We value employees with a positive, “can do” attitude who want to make a difference. Our employees are Ramsay. Our success is built on their skills and commitment.

We believe our people are our greatest asset. As our business grows, we invite you to join us. “The Ramsay Way” culture emphasizes that staff and doctors are our most important assets, which has been key to our success.

We are proud of our ‘Speak Up for Safety’ programme, ensuring patient-centered care. Join us to enjoy more ‘Time to Care’.

We are committed to equality of opportunity. This position requires an Enhanced DBS check.

We welcome your questions before applying. Please note that we may close the vacancy early 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. Since 1964, we have strived to deliver the best care. “The Ramsay Way” recognizes that our people are our most valuable asset, crucial to our ongoing success.

We support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists, having achieved the Silver Award under the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. We actively support Defence and encourage other organizations to do the same. Supporting the Armed Forces community, including staff and patients, is part of our commitment.

We are dedicated to equality of opportunity. This role is subject to background and DBS checks.