Hospitality Assistant (Bank)

Circle Health Group Limited (Weekly Payroll); Reading; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

Flexible working hours

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Circle Reading Hospital, part of Circle Health Group, is seeking a Hospitality Assistant to join the Catering team on a bank basis. You will supplement staffing during busy periods and provide cover for annual leave or absence while delivering patient‑focused service.

Responsibilities include supporting kitchen operations, preparing and presenting meals to standards, and maintaining food safety, HACCP and infection control practices within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen or hospitality experience.
• College, HND or equivalent catering qualification, or relevant industry experience.
• Good knife skills and safe food preparation techniques.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate or willingness to obtain.
• HACCP principles knowledge and infection prevention awareness.

Responsibilities

• Support kitchen operations and a wide range of catering duties.
• Prepare food to recipes, standards and presentation requirements.
• Assist with daily catering operations to ensure efficiency.
• Ensure food is stored and served in line with food safety regulations.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Knife skills

Food safety

HACCP knowledge

English proficiency

Education

Catering qualification or equivalent

Job description

Hospitality Assistant (Bank) Circle Reading Hospital Bank Shifts Salary: Up to £12.93 per hour (depending on level of experience, training and qualification) Circle Reading Hospital is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

We have an opportunity for a Hospitality Assistant to join their team of staff in the Catering department.

This is a bank role working on an “as and when required” basis, you will be required to supplement staffing levels during busy periods and provide cover for existing staff in times of annual leave or absence.

Duties of this role include:

• You support all kitchen operations, undertaking a wide range of catering duties to ensure the smooth and efficient delivery of food services.
• You prepare food to agreed recipes, quality standards and presentation requirements, ensuring consistency across all meals.
• You undertake all kitchen duties as required, supporting colleagues to ensure daily catering operations run efficiently.
• You ensure all food is prepared, stored and served in accordance with food safety legislation and organisational policies.
• You understand and comply with all emergency procedures, alarms and evacuation protocols.
• You work collaboratively as part of the multidisciplinary team, recognising the contribution of colleagues across all departments.
• You provide a welcoming, courteous and professional service that enhances the patient experience.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Previous kitchen or hospitality experience.
• College, HND or equivalent catering qualification, or relevant industry experience.
• Good knife skills and safe food preparation techniques.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
• Good understanding of HACCP principles, COSHH and safe working practices.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and food safety standards.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, visitors and colleagues.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 7.0.
• Willingness to work flexibly to meet service requirements.
• Professional appearance and willingness to comply with the hospital uniform policy.

Salary & Benefits:

Circle Health Group offers a competitive hourly rate.

“Our culture is a result of the way our people live and breathe our philosophy, which combines our purpose, principles and values. To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy” At Circle Health Group, we believe healthcare should be personal, accessible and outstanding. As the UK’s largest private hospital group, with over 50 locations nationwide, Circle Health Group bring world‑class consultants, cutting edge facilities, and care without the wait. Your health, your choice – we make it happen. We’re also passionate about out people. With private medical cover, flexible working hours, wellbeing support and career development opportunities, being just a few of the fantastic benefits on offer, we give our teams everything they need to thrive. Together, we’re shaping the future of healthcare