Host and Catering Assistant

Catering Assistant Manchester Private hospital Permanent Part-time 30 hour per week £12.76 per hour + excellent benefits

Spire Manchester Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Catering Assistant to join our dynamic and experienced hospitality team working on a permanent, part-time basis.

Spire Manchester Hospital offers a comprehensive range of specialist treatments in purpose-built private hospital facilities in Didsbury.

Part of the award-winning Spire healthcare group, we're world-class experts offering fast access to specialised and personalised healthcare using some of the latest diagnostic and treatment technologies.

Working Hours: Varied shifts across 7 days a week between the hours of 06:00-20:00.

Contract type: Permanent

As Catering Assistant, you will be responsible to assist in the preparation and delivery of a high standard of food and beverage service to patients, visitors, consultants and staff.

Duties and Responsibilities (not limited to):

• 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 proactively 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.

Who are we looking for?

• Experience of working in a catering role.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Excellent customer care skills.
• Ability to work without supervision.
• Caring and sympathetic.
• Ability to work evenings and possibly some weekends.
• Able to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the department.

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 - pro rata.
• 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.
• Free Car park.
• Free DBS.
• Free Uniform.

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

Our Values

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