Part Time Catering Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Wilmslow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Catering Assistant, where your role will be pivotal in enhancing patient experiences through exceptional food service. You'll prepare and serve meals in a professional environment that values customer care and teamwork. This position offers flexibility with part-time hours, allowing you to balance work and personal life while contributing to a mission dedicated to improving lives. Enjoy comprehensive benefits, including private healthcare and generous holiday allowances, as you grow in your career within an inclusive and supportive workplace.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Healthcare Insurance

Private pension contributions

Season Ticket Loan

Cycle to Work scheme

Group Life Assurance

Critical illness cover

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Staff discounts

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Awareness of food and hygiene standards.
• Passion for customer care and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist all patients as required and perform other reasonable duties.
• Stay updated on hospital policies and perform tasks assigned by your supervisor.

Skills

Customer Service

Food Hygiene Standards

Effective Communication

Adaptability

Job description

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Location: The Wilmslow Hospital, Cheshire

Part Time, 2: 7.5 hours per week

Monday to Friday 07.00 - 12.30

Permanent

Salary: £12.55/hour + excellent benefits (pension, health cover, flexible benefits package plus career development)

We’re looking for a Catering Assistant to join our Hotel Services team based at The Wilmslow Hospital in Cheshire. From preparing meals to creating counter displays, you’ll help us create and serve food that’s fresh, eye-opening, and enticing as those served by the best hotels and restaurants.

As a Catering Assistant, you’ll be professional and friendly – someone focused on customer service, with a can-do attitude.

Our commitment: We’re dedicated to the care and improvement of human life. This guiding vision influences everything we do at HCA UK. From the CEO to colleagues on the floor, we all aim to deliver exceptional care to our patients. While this role is in Catering, you’ll be part of a wider team with a purpose to improve lives daily.

What you’ll do:

• Assist all Patients as required.
• Perform other reasonable duties in Hospitals.
• Stay updated on Hospital Policies and Procedures on Health & Safety, Fire, and Evacuation.
• Perform tasks assigned by your Supervisor or designee.
• Attend mandatory annual training.

What you’ll bring:

• Awareness of food and hygiene standards.
• Passion for customer care.
• Effective communication with patients, visitors, and healthcare staff.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt flexibly.

Why choose HCA UK?

Founded over 50 years ago by Dr. Thomas Frist, HCA is a leading healthcare provider. In the UK, we’re among the largest private healthcare providers, investing over £500 million in treatments, technology, and facilities. We offer opportunities for career progression through courses and prioritize employee wellbeing. Benefits include:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with options to buy/sell leave
• Private Healthcare Insurance
• Private pension contributions that increase with service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Staff discounts and flexible benefits

Diversity and Inclusion

We prioritize Patients first and Colleagues always. Our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging fosters an inclusive environment where differences are celebrated, and everyone can achieve their potential. We support flexible working and reasonable adjustments to ensure everyone feels comfortable and valued at work.