Host and Catering Assistant/Kitchen Porter

Spire Healthcare Limited; Reading; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days annual leave inclusive of bank

Employer and employee contributory/p

Spire for you rewards platform

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Health Assessment

Employee Assistance Programme

Sharesave

Free DBS

Job summary

Spire Dunedin Hospital in Reading is seeking a Host and Catering Assistant to join its warm, friendly team on a permanent full‑time basis. You will support ward meals, help with menu choices, serve meals, and ensure regular refreshments for patients and staff.

This role requires previous catering experience in a similar environment, a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate, and the ability to work independently in a busy setting.

Qualifications

• Previous catering experience in a hospital or similar environment.
• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate is a minimum requirement.
• Ability to work independently in a busy setting.
• Positive, flexible attitude and strong communication skills.
• Commitment to delivering excellent customer service with empathy.

Responsibilities

• Support the Catering team in delivering high-standard patient meals and refreshments.
• Assist Chefs with basic food preparation, stock rotation, and kitchen cleanliness.
• Provide friendly service to patients, visitors and colleagues with professionalism.
• Ensure food safety, hygiene and health & safety standards are met at all times.
• Respect patient confidentiality in a calm, welcoming environment.

Skills

Catering experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Independent working

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Host and Catering Assistant/Kitchen Porter | Kitchen Support | Permanent- full time-37.5 hours per week | Dunedin, Reading

Spire Dunedin Hospital in Reading, are seeking a Host and Catering Assistant to join our warm and friendly team on a permanent full-time basis. If you have experience in catering and a genuine passion for delivering excellent customer service, this is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a private healthcare environment where quality and care come first.

At Spire Healthcare, we put people at the heart of everything we do. As a Host and Catering Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in supporting our colleagues and patients through excellent food service and warm hospitality.

Spire Dunedin Hospital has been serving the Reading community for over 100 years, as a first-class medical facility. Based in the heart of Reading, the hospital has two theatres, 16 inpatient beds, three recovery bays, Oncology services and an Endoscopy Suite.

*Working Hours:Monday - Sunday, between the hours of 07:00 - 20:30

Duties and responsibilities:

• Supporting our Catering team in delivering a high standard of service to patients on the wards, including helping with menu choices, serving meals, and ensuring regular refreshments.
• Assisting our Chefs with basic food preparation, stock rotation, and maintaining cleanliness in our restaurant and kitchen areas.
• Providing friendly, attentive service to patients, visitors, and colleagues, always maintaining a professional and approachable manner.
• Ensuring all food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards are met, with full compliance at all times.
• Respecting patient confidentiality and contributing to a calm, welcoming environment.

Who we're looking for:

• Previous experience in catering in a similar environment is essential.
• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate is a minimum requirement.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative in a busy setting.
• A positive, flexible attitude and strong communication skills.
• Commitment to delivering excellent customer service with empathy and professionalism.

Benefits

We offer employees 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
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Health Assessment
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Sharesave
• Free DBS

Our Values

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

Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

We commit to our employee’s well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.

“Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services.”

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