Job Description

Catering Assistant - Bank | Host/Hostess | Worcester | Flexible working hours | xc2xa312.26 per hour + enhancements available
Spire South Bank Hospital, Worcester has an exciting opportunity for a Catering Assistant to join our Hospitality Team on a weekday and weekend occasional/bank basis. The successful catering assistant will cover any sickness or annual leave.
Spire South Bank Hospital is a state-of-the-art private hospital. We offer fast access to consultations with specialists in a wide range of treatments, supported by advanced imaging and diagnostic technology. Our high-quality accommodation and aftercare means were committed to looking after you and your health.
Working Hours: Shifts predominantly Saturdays and Sundays with occasional weekday shifts. You will join the teams rota and may work one of the following shifts: 7am-12 noon, 7am-3pm,12:00-8pm, 5;00-8:00pm. Enhancement available on weekends!
Contract Type: Bank, Flexible Working hours covering Annual leave and Sickness
As Catering Assistant you will be responsible to assist in the preparation and delivery of a food and beverage service to patients, consultants and staff through basic food preparation and service.
Main duties of the job
Duties and Responsibilities
We provide catering service in the colleague Dining room, Main reception snack area, patient bedrooms and through functions and events held on site.
To assist, as directed, with preparation, presentation and service of food and beverages, to the specified standard, to staff, patients and consultantsTo assist with the service of food to staff, consultants, visitors and patients in both the restaurant and wardsTo take orders from customers in relation to food and beverage requests, adhering to any special dietary requirements or specific needsTo maintain adequate control of all stock through stock rotation, date checking and ensuring packaging is intactTo comply with the health and safety procedures in accordance with current legislationTo undertake general cleaning and washing up duties associated with a large commercial kitchen in accordance with a schedule of works
About us
Spire South Bank Hospital is a state-of-the-art private hospital. We offer fast access to consultations with specialists in a wide range of treatments, supported by advanced imaging and diagnostic technology. Our high-quality accommodation and aftercare means we're committed to looking after you and your health.
Date posted
24 April 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
20280
Job locations
139 Bath Road, Worcester, Worcestershire
Worcester, Worcestershire
WR5 3YB
Job description
Job responsibilities
What we're looking for
Experience of working in a catering roleGood communication skillsAbility to establish rapport with all customersHave a committed approach to providing great customer serviceHave the ability to work under pressureAbility to work evenings and possibly some weekendsBasic food hygiene certificate and awareness and understanding of Health & Safety at Work is desirable
Benefits
We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
Bank colleagues are paid weeklyAccess to Spire Healthcare pensionAccess to Blue Light Card discountsFree uniformFree DBSFull induction, including mandatory training updatesOpportunities for further training and progression into permanent postsKnowledge, support and guidance through your recruitment journey from Spires specialist Resourcing TeamEmployer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement optionsSpire for you reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailersOur Values
We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:Driving clinical excellenceDoing the right thingCaring is our passionKeeping it simpleDelivering on our promisesSucceeding and celebrating togetherOur people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.
Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.
For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.
Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. Job description
Job responsibilities
What we're looking for
Experience of working in a catering roleGood communication skillsAbility to establish rapport with all customersHave a committed approach to providing great customer serviceHave the ability to work under pressureAbility to work evenings and possibly some weekendsBasic food hygiene certificate and awareness and understanding of Health & Safety at Work is desirable
Benefits
We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
Bank colleagues are paid weeklyAccess to Spire Healthcare pensionAccess to Blue Light Card discountsFree uniformFree DBSFull induction, including mandatory training updatesOpportunities for further training and progression into permanent postsKnowledge, support and guidance through your recruitment journey from Spires specialist Resourcing TeamEmployer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement optionsSpire for you reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailersOur Values
We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:Driving clinical excellenceDoing the right thingCaring is our passionKeeping it simpleDelivering on our promisesSucceeding and celebrating togetherOur people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.
Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.
For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.
Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

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