Bank Catering Assistant - Woodland Hospital

Job description

Job responsibilities

Bank Catering Assistant - Woodland Hospital - Bank Hours

We are currently looking for a experience Catering Assistant to join our Bank. You will be part of a team who ensure the preparation and delivery of a food and beverage service to patients. As a Catering Assistant you will be responsible for the service of all food and drink to the patients on the wards including managing dietary requirements.

Additional tasks will consist of the washing of cutlery, replenishing our hot drinks machines and explaining the daily menus across all meals. You will be part of a team of Catering Assistants who are fundamental in ensuring that all work is carried out in a hygienic and methodical manner and that standards of cleanliness throughout the hospital are in line with our policies.

Who we're looking for

A Bank contract at Ramsay Health Care UK is a flexible employment agreement where you are not committed to a set number of hours per week. Instead, you work on an ad-hoc basis, filling in shifts that we have available in our hospitals. A Bank contract is ideal for individuals seeking flexibility, as it allows you to choose shifts that fit your availability, leaving you with a greater work-life balance. Bank contracts are also a fantastic way to secure additional income alongside other contracted work. Our Bank staff play a crucial role in maintaining service levels during peak times or staff shortages, ensuring that patient care remains uninterrupted.

What we give back to you

Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 50 years' experience. We are a global provider operating in 11 countries with 77,000 staff who treat 8 million patients each year. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We are well known for our strong, long-standing relationship with the NHS. We love people with a positive, "can do" attitude who want to make a difference in their work. "Our employees are Ramsay." The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success. We know our people are our greatest asset, our business is growing and we would like you to join us. "The Ramsay Way" culture recognises that people - staff and doctors - are Ramsay Health Care's most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success. We are proud of our 'Speak Up for Safety' programme and ensure that the patient is at the heart of everything we do. Join us and have more 'Time to Care'. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We value your application and welcome any questions you may have prior to applying. Please be advised that we reserve the right to close our advertisements prior to the announced closing date to ensure a quality recruitment process. Woodland Hospital is committed to quality, equality and opportunity for all.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ

Experience

Essential

• Ideally you will be an experienced Catering Assistant from a Healthcare or similar industry with demonstrable experience in a customer facing environment/role.
• The successful candidate will have proven experience of assisting within a catering setting and you must be able to work on your own initiative
• Candidates must have a positive and flexible approach to customer service and strong communication skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Ramsay Health Care UK Operations Limited

Address

Rothwell Road, Kettering NN16 8XF

Kettering

NN16 8XF

Employer's website

https://www.ramsayhealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)