Host and Catering Assistant

Spire Healthcare Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Nottingham is looking for a Host and Catering Assistant to provide food services to patients and staff. This part-time role requires excellent communication skills and a basic food hygiene certificate. Experience in catering and an understanding of health and safety are preferred. Join a supportive team dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care.

Benefits

35 days annual leave

Contributory pension

Discounts on retail through rewards platform

Free wellness screening

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required, high standard of personal appearance.
• Basic food hygiene certificate.
• Experience in catering and healthcare environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation and delivery to patients and staff.
• Engage with patients regarding food and beverage service.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen.

Skills

Communication skills

Basic food hygiene

Catering experience

Health & Safety awareness

Job description

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Spire Nottingham Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Host and Catering Assistant to join the team on a Part Time basis.

Our vision is to be recognised as a world class healthcare business bringing together the best people who are dedicated to developing excellent clinical environments and delivering the highest quality patient care.

Duties and responsibilities:

To assist in the preparation and delivery of a food and beverage service to patients, consultants and staff in both the staff restaurant and patient rooms, through basic food preparation and service. Ensuring that all work is carried out in a hygienic and methodical manner.

• To assist, as directed, with preparation, presentation and service of food and beverages, to the specified standard, to staff, patients and consultants.
• To assist with the service of food to staff, consultants, visitors and patients in both the restaurant and wards.
• To pro-actively engage with patients to raise awareness of the availability of a food and beverage service that can be tailored to suit their individual needs.
• To take orders from customers in relation to food and beverage requests, adhering to any special dietary requirements or specific needs.
• To maintain adequate control of all stock through stock rotation, date checking and ensuring packaging is intact.
• To adhere to all statutory regulations, pertaining to the safety and hygienic operation of the kitchen and ancillary areas, as per the catering policy.
• To comply with the health and safety procedures in accordance with current legislation.
• To undertake general cleaning and washing up duties associated with a large commercial kitchen in accordance with a schedule of works.
• To maintain a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene in all tasks and duties.
• To report to your immediate supervisor any information relating to customer/client complaints, compliments or any incident of accident, fire, loss, theft or damage.
• To attend meetings and training courses as may be necessary from time to time.
• To provide cover in other catering areas during periods of holidays, sickness, etc.
• To maintain a high standard of personal hygiene at all times.
• To report for duty at the designated time, dressed in the correct uniform.
• To carry out any reasonable request by management, relating to the efficient operation of the catering department.

Who we're looking for:

• Whilst no formal qualifications are required you must be able to communicate with other members of staff and patients clearly and your personal appearance must be of a high standard, expected in a professional healthcare environment.
• Basic food hygiene certificate
• Experience of working in a catering role
• Previous experience working in the healthcare industry or a similar large-scale catering environment
• Awareness and understanding of Health & Safety at Work

We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
• 'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
• Free Bupa wellness screening
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance

Our Values:

We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:

• Driving clinical excellence
• Doing the right thing
• Caring is our passion.
• Keeping it simple
• Succeeding and celebrating together

We commit to our employees' well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.

Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.