Host and Catering AssistantKitchen Porter

Host and Catering Assistant/Kitchen Porter Kitchen Support Permanent- full time-37.5 hours per week Dunedin Reading

Spire Dunedin Hospital in Reading are seeking a Host and Catering Assistant to join our warm and friendly team on a permanent full-time basis. If you have experience in catering and a genuine passion for delivering excellent customer service this is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a private healthcare environment where quality and care come first.

At Spire Healthcare we put people at the heart of everything we do. As a Host and Catering Assistant youll play a vital role in supporting our colleagues and patients through excellent food service and warm hospitality.

Spire Dunedin Hospital has been serving the Reading community for over 100 years as a first-class medical facility. Based in the heart of Reading the hospital has two theatres 16 inpatient beds three recovery bays Oncology services and an Endoscopy Suite.

*Working Hours:Monday Sunday between the hours of 07:00 20:30

Duties and responsibilities:

• Supporting our Catering team in delivering a high standard of service to patients on the wards including helping with menu choices serving meals and ensuring regular refreshments.
• Assisting our Chefs with basic food preparation stock rotation and maintaining cleanliness in our restaurant and kitchen areas.
• Providing friendly attentive service to patients visitors and colleagues always maintaining a professional and approachable manner.
• Ensuring all food safety hygiene and health & safety standards are met with full compliance at all times.
• Respecting patient confidentiality and contributing to a calm welcoming environment.

Who were looking for:

• Previous experience in catering in a similar environment is essential.
• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate is a minimum requirement.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative in a busy setting.
• A positive flexible attitude and strong communication skills.
• Commitment to delivering excellent customer service with empathy and professionalism.

Benefits

We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
• Spire for you reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Health Assessment
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Sharesave
• Free DBS

Our Values

We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:

Our people are our difference; its their dedication warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance on-going development support and reward.

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics inpatient day case and outpatient care operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health musculoskeletal and dermatological services.

For usits more than just treating patients; its about looking after people.

If we have received sufficient applications this date may be brought forward so please submit your application as soon as possible.