Healthcare Catering Assistant

JR United Kingdom; Kettering; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a well-established global hospital group as a Catering Assistant, where you'll play a vital role in delivering food and beverage services to patients. This flexible Bank contract allows you to work on an ad-hoc basis, offering a perfect balance between work and personal life. You'll be part of a dedicated team, ensuring high standards of hygiene and customer service. With excellent training opportunities and a supportive work culture, this is an ideal position for those looking to make a difference in patient care. Embrace the chance to contribute to a leading healthcare provider while enjoying the flexibility you desire.

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 in healthcare or similar industry.
• Ability to work independently with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Serve food and drinks to patients while managing dietary requirements.
• Maintain cleanliness standards and hygiene throughout the hospital.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Hygiene Standards

Job description

Job Description

Bank Catering Assistant – Woodland 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 within a team of Catering Assistants, ensuring all tasks are carried out hygienically and methodically, maintaining cleanliness standards throughout the hospital in line with our policies.

Who we're looking for

Ideally, you will have experience as a Catering Assistant in a healthcare or similar industry, with demonstrable experience in a customer-facing role. You should be able to work independently, 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. You work on an ad-hoc basis, filling shifts available in our hospitals. This contract offers flexibility, allowing you to choose shifts that fit your availability, and is ideal for those seeking additional income or a better work-life balance. Bank staff are crucial during peak times or staff shortages to ensure continuous 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 of experience. Operating in 11 countries with 77,000 staff, we treat 8 million patients annually. We are renowned for our strong relationship with the NHS and our commitment to quality care.

We value employees with a positive, “can do” attitude who want to make a difference. Our culture, “The Ramsay Way,” emphasizes that staff and doctors are our most important assets, which has contributed to our ongoing success.

We are proud of our ‘Speak Up for Safety’ programme, putting patients at the heart of everything we do. Join us to enjoy more ‘Time to Care’.

This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists, having achieved the Silver Award under the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme.