Description
Spire Manchester Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Host and Catering Assistant to join our friendly and experienced hospitality team on a full-time, permanent basis.
The successful candidate will help prepare and deliver a high standard of food and beverage service to patients, visitors, consultants, and colleagues throughout the hospital.
Responsibilities
- Assisting with the preparation, presentation, and service of food and beverages to the required standards.
- Serving food and refreshments to patients, colleagues, consultants, and visitors in the restaurant and on hospital wards.
- Engaging with patients and making them aware of the food and beverage options available to meet their individual needs.
- Taking food and beverage orders while carefully following special dietary requirements and individual requests.
- Maintaining effective stock control through stock rotation, date checking, and ensuring packaging remains intact.
- Following all food safety, hygiene, health, and safety regulations, as well as the hospital's catering procedures.
- Undertaking general cleaning and washing-up duties within the kitchen and other catering areas.
- Maintaining consistently high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
Requirements
- Previous experience working in a catering or hospitality environment.
- Good communication and organisational skills.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- A caring, considerate, and professional approach.
- The flexibility to work a range of shifts, including evenings and weekends, to meet the needs of the department.
Benefits
- Competitive salary of £24,882 per annum.
- 35 days' annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays.
- Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options.
- Access to the Spire for You reward platform, offering discounts and cashback at more than 1,000 retailers.
- Free Bupa wellness screening.
- Private medical insurance.
- Life assurance.
- Free access to the on-site gym.
- Free on-site parking, potentially saving an average of £50 per month.