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Job summary Package Description: As a Bank Catering Assistant within HCRG Care Group, youll be part of a supportive and friendly catering team helping to provide high quality meals and refreshments to patients, staff and visitors at Sheppey Community Hospital. This flexible bank role offers the opportunity to work shifts around your availability while gaining experience within a healthcare environment. You will also receive access to: Flexible bank working opportunities, Competitive hourly rates, Weekly pay, Training and development opportunities, Employee benefits and discount schemes, Supportive team environment. About the Role We are looking for a reliable and customer-focused Catering Assistant to join our busy Hospital Catering Team on a bank basis. You will play an important role in supporting patient wellbeing by helping deliver high quality food and refreshments within a safe, hygienic and caring environment. The role will support both patient catering services and the hospital restaurant. This is an ideal opportunity for...
Main duties of the job The position of Bank Catering Assistant at HCRG Care Group involves working within a supportive and friendly catering team to provide high quality meals and refreshments at Sheppey Community Hospital. This temporary role offers the flexibility of working shifts that suit your availability and provides valuable experience in a healthcare setting. Responsibilities include preparing and serving food to patients, staff, and visitors, delivering meals with professionalism, assisting in food preparation, and maintaining hygiene standards in the kitchen and dining areas. The role requires good communication and teamwork, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and a focus on customer service. Previous experience in catering or hospitality, as well as a Food Hygiene Level 2 qualification, would be beneficial.
About us HCRG Care Group is dedicated to delivering high quality care and support services within communities. The organisation prides itself on its core values of Care, Think, and Do, which guide its operations and help create a positive and inclusive environment for employees and patients alike. HCRG Care Group supports its teams by providing development opportunities and wellbeing support, fostering a collaborative and supportive working culture. The group aims to ensure that all staff feel valued and have the resources needed to deliver excellent care standards.
Job description Job responsibilities Package Description: Package Description
As a Bank Catering Assistant within HCRG Care Group, youll be part of a supportive and friendly catering team helping to provide high quality meals and refreshments to patients, staff and visitors at Sheppey Community Hospital.
This flexible bank role offers the opportunity to work shifts around your availability while gaining experience within a healthcare environment.
You will also receive access to:
Flexible bank working opportunities Competitive hourly rates Weekly pay Training and development opportunities Employee benefits and discount schemes Supportive team environmentAbout the RoleWe are looking for a reliable and customer-focused Catering Assistant to join our busy Hospital Catering Team on a bank basis.
You will play an important role in supporting patient wellbeing by helping deliver high quality food and refreshments within a safe, hygienic and caring environment. The role will support both patient catering services and the hospital restaurant.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys working as part of a team, takes pride in delivering excellent service and can work efficiently within a busy environment.
Main Responsibilities Prepare and serve food and beverages to patients, staff and visitors Deliver patient meals accurately, professionally and courteously Assist with basic food preparation and stock rotation Maintain cleanliness within kitchen, dining and service areas Follow food safety, hygiene and infection prevention procedures at all times Operate catering equipment safely and responsibly Support the catering team during busy service periods Wash utensils, trays and kitchen equipment Ensure dietary requirements and allergen procedures are followed correctlyWhat Were Looking ForWe are looking for someone who has:
Good communication and teamwork skills Ability to work in a fast-paced environment A caring, professional and customer-focused approach Flexible availability to work shifts, weekends and bank holidays Good awareness of cleanliness and food hygiene standardsDesirable:
Previous catering, kitchen or hospitality experience Food Hygiene Level 2 qualification Experience working within healthcare or large-scale catering environmentsAbout UsAt HCRG Care Group, we are committed to delivering high quality care and support services within our communities.Our values of Care, Think and Do guide everything we do and help create a positive and inclusive environment for both colleagues and patients.
We are proud to support our teams through development opportunities, wellbeing support and a collaborative working culture.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Good communication and teamwork skills, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, customer-focused approach, and flexible availability. Desirable qualifications include previous catering experience, a Food Hygiene Level 2 qualification, and experience in healthcare or large-scale catering environments.
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 HCRG Care Group
Address HCRG Care Group
Sheerness
ME12 3LT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)