Patient Dining Assistant - Caring Hospitality (2 days/wk)

Practice Plus Group; Barlborough; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly team

Career development opportunities

Wellbeing benefits

Annual leave accrual

Job summary

Practice Plus Group Hospital in Barlborough is seeking a Catering Assistant to deliver high-quality meals and service to patients. You’ll join a supportive catering team, handling meal orders, dietary requests, and ensuring meals are prepared, plated, and served to a high standard in line with hospital policies.

The role is patient-facing, involves maintaining hygiene standards, and requires working 2 days out of 7.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of food hygiene and safety standards.
• Enjoys providing great customer service and working with people.
• Works well in a team and is happy to support where needed.
• Knowledge of food preparation, menus and presentation.
• Able to manage time effectively in a busy environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Willing to work towards a Basic Food Hygiene certificate if needed.
• Previous catering or hospitality experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Serve meals and drinks to patients and take meal orders.
• Monitor and record patients' nutritional intake and escalate concerns.
• Address dietary requests and report feedback to the catering team.
• Prepare and regenerate meals, sauces, and beverages.
• Plate and serve hot and cold food items while maintaining presentation.
• Record food and equipment temperatures.
• Refill patients' water jugs and ensure hydration throughout their stay.

Skills

Food hygiene

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Hospitality experience

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Practice Plus Group Hospital in Barlborough is seeking a Catering Assistant to deliver high-quality meals and service to patients. You’ll join a supportive catering team, handling meal orders, dietary requests, and ensuring meals are prepared, plated, and served to a high standard in line with hospital policies.

The role is patient-facing, involves maintaining hygiene standards, and requires working 2 days out of 7.