Description
Spire Portsmouth Hospital have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Host & Catering Assistant to join our hardworking Catering team on the staffing bank.
This is a great chance to work within a leading private hospital, delivering high-quality care to a wide range of patients.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Deliver meal and beverage services to patients in a courteous and professional manner
- Take patient meal orders and support individual dietary requirements where appropriate
- Ensure patient dining areas are clean, tidy and welcoming
- Assist with food preparation and presentation in line with hospital standards
- Maintain excellent food hygiene and infection prevention standards at all times
- Support stock control, replenishment and storage procedures
- Assist with clearing tables, collecting trays and maintaining cleanliness throughout service periods
- Work collaboratively with Catering, Facilities and Clinical teams to support patient needs
- Follow all health and safety procedures, policies and regulatory requirements
- Provide excellent customer service to patients, visitors and colleagues
Who we're looking for:
- Previous experience in catering, hospitality, customer service or healthcare environments is desirable
- A passion for delivering excellent service and supporting positive patient experiences
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Friendly, approachable and compassionate manner
- Ability to work effectively within a team and independently when required
- Reliable, flexible and professional approach to work
- Good organisational skills and attention to detail
- Understanding of food hygiene principles and safe working practices
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment whilst maintaining high standards
- Commitment to providing an excellent experience for patients, visitors and colleagues
Working Hours: Shifts as required - earlies & lates Monday to Sunday 06:30-13:30 or 13:30-22:00
Contract: Bank 0 hours flexible working
Benefits:
- Bank colleagues are paid weekly
- Competitive rates for bank colleagues who work on a flexible basis
- Free onsite car park
- Access to Spire Healthcare pension
- Access to Blue Light Card discounts
- Free uniform
- Free DBS
- Full induction, including mandatory training updates
- Opportunities for further training and progression into permanent posts