Hospital Café & Patient Care Assistant - Part Time

NHS; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare catering service is seeking a dedicated individual to work in Caf Lomas at Stratford Hospital. The role involves preparing and serving food and beverages for patients, visitors, and staff while ensuring a clean and safe environment. Candidates should have customer service experience and knowledge of food hygiene standards. This part-time position offers a supportive work environment and the opportunity to contribute to community health services.

Benefits

Automatic enrolment in pension scheme

Annual discretionary bonus

Car lease scheme

Discounted leisure and travel

Cycle to work scheme

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Customer service experience in a community setting is essential.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations is required.
• Experience with cash handling and EPOS systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and sell food and beverages for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Support the Caf Lomas Coordinator with administrative tasks.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene and safety standards.

Skills

Customer service experience face-to-face and via telephone

Effective communication within a team

Data monitoring and collation

Accurate record keeping for audit on orders, deliveries

Food Hygiene Level 2

Manual handling skills

Health & Safety at work

Knowledge of COSHH

EPOS till system experience

Awareness of food allergies and dietary requirements

Interest in food and nutrition

Ability to bake and knowledge of cooking procedures

Education

Food Hygiene Level 2

Health and Safety certification

Nutrition and allergen knowledge

Good general education

Tools

Catering equipment

Retail equipment

Job description

A healthcare catering service is seeking a dedicated individual to work in Caf Lomas at Stratford Hospital. The role involves preparing and serving food and beverages for patients, visitors, and staff while ensuring a clean and safe environment. Candidates should have customer service experience and knowledge of food hygiene standards. This part-time position offers a supportive work environment and the opportunity to contribute to community health services.