Bank Host and Catering Assistant

Catering Assistant | Host | Hostess | Wirral | Day and Weekend Shift Cover | Flexible working hours | £12.76 per hour + excellent benefits

Spire Murrayfield Hospital, Wirral has an exciting opportunity for a Catering Assistant to join our dynamic and experienced hospitality team working on an as and when basis to help cover sickness and annual leave in their team.

Working Hours: the following shifts are available across 7 days a week - 07.00 to 15.00 hours, 11.00 to 19.00 hours, 12.00 to 20.00 ours
Contract type: Bank/Zero hours

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 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

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

• Bank colleagues are paid weekly
• We offer competitive rates to our bank colleagues who work on a flexible basis, often to cover busy periods, sickness, or annual leave
• Save an average of £50 per month with our free onsite car park
• Access to Spire Healthcare pension
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Full induction, including mandatory training updates
• Opportunities for further training and progression into permanent posts
• Knowledge, support and guidance through your recruitment journey from Spire’s specialist Resourcing Team