Bank Catering Assistant

Catering Assistant | Manchester | Day / Night / Weekend Shift Cover | Flexible working hours | £12.26 per hour + excellent benefits

Spire Manchester Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Catering Assistant to join our dynamic and experienced hospitality team working on an as and when basis to help cover sickness and annual leave in our team.

Spire Manchester Hospital offers a comprehensive range of specialist treatments in purpose-built private hospital facilities in Didsbury. Part of the award-winning Spire healthcare group, we’re world-class experts offering fast access to specialised and personalised healthcare using some of the latest diagnostic and treatment technologies.

Working Hours: varied shifts across 7 days a week

Contract type : Bank/Zero hours

As Catering Assistant, you will be responsible to assist in the preparation and delivery of a high standard of food and beverage service to patients, visitors, consultants and staff.

Duties and Responsibilities (not limited to):

To assist, as directed, with preparation, presentation and service of food and beverages, to the

specified standard, to staff, patients and consultants

To assist with the service of food to staff, consultants, visitors and patients in both the restaurant

and wards

To pro-actively engage with patients to raise awareness of the availability of a food and

beverage service that can be tailored to suit their individual needs

To take orders from customers in relation to food and beverage requests, adhering to any

special dietary requirements or specific needs

To maintain adequate control of all stock through stock rotation, date checking and ensuring

packaging is intact

To adhere to all statutory regulations, pertaining to the safety and hygienic operation of the

kitchen and ancillary areas, as per the catering policy

To comply with the health and safety procedures in accordance with current legislation

To undertake general cleaning and washing up duties associated with a large commercial

kitchen in accordance with a schedule of works

To maintain a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene in all tasks and duties

Who are we looking for?

Experience of working in a catering role

Good communication and organisational skills

Excellent customer care skills

Ability to work without supervision

Caring and sympathetic

Ability to work evenings and possibly some weekends

Able to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the department

Benefits

Bank colleagues are paid weekly

We offer competitive rates to our bank colleagues who work on a flexible basis, often to cover busy periods, sickness, or annual leave

Save an average of £50 per month with our free onsite car park

Access to Spire Healthcare pension

Free uniform

Free DBS

Full induction, including mandatory training updates

Opportunities for further training and progression into permanent posts

Knowledge, support and guidance through your recruitment journey from Spire’s specialist Resourcing Team