Job Description

Catering Assistant (FlexiBank)

We've got a fantastic opportunity for a Catering Assistant to join our team at One Hatfield Hospital.


Reporting to the Catering Lead, the successful Catering Assistant will be responsible for ensuring excellent catering services are delivered to patients and visitors in a friendly and welcoming manner.

Please note: this is a FlexiBank role working on an 'as and when required' basis; you will be required to supplement staffing levels during busy periods and provide cover for existing staff during periods of annual leave or absence.

This role will include working within our Kitchen and Ward areas as required. The duties will include:

Set up or close down of our Kitchen, including opening and closing stock To ensure the cold and hot serveries are maintained with fresh food Use of tills and cash handling including opening and closing tills Ensuring that the kitchen and service areas are clean and tidy Disposal of waste General cleaning of the food areas Preparation of patients meals Cooking duties

Catering Assistant (FlexiBank)

Qualifications

GCSE Maths and English or equivalent Food Safety Level 2 certificate

Skills

Patient and customer focused Flexibility and adaptability to meet the changing needs of the business Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with people at all levels

Desirables

Previous food service experience Experience of working in a private healthcare environment Catering experience at front of house An understanding of safeguarding procedures and commitment of patient safety.

Catering Assistant (FlexiBank)

About the Hospital

One Hatfield Hospital is Hertfordshire's newest private hospital and has the very latest technology ensuring that our operating theatres provide patients and employees with the very best environment to keep them safe and free from infection.


Our private hospital is home to specialist rehabilitation Physiotherapy and outpatient diagnostic facilities including fast-track access to X-ray, MRI and ultrasound.


In September 2023, we joined with Phoenix Hospital Group, a leading London based private healthcare group. Phoenix Hospital Group provides exceptional patient centred care with three state-of-the-art medical facilities in the Harley Street Medical Precinct in Central London and one in Chelmsford, Essex.


One Hatfield is ideally located for candidates around the Hatfield, St Albans, Stevenage, Watford, North London, Essex and throughout Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire.

Our Recruitment Process

At One Hatfield Hospital we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

One Hatfield Hospital is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references. They will also be subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

One Hatfield Hospital reserves the right to remove job adverts before the closing date.