Host and Catering Assistant / Kitchen Porter

Host and Catering Assistant/Kitchen Porter | Kitchen Support | Permanent- full time-37.5 hours per week | Dunedin, Reading, At Spire Healthcare, we put people at the heart of everything we do. As a Host and Catering Assistant, you'll 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, 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.
  
  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., 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.
  
  Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.
We commit to our employee's 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 us, it's more than just treating patients; it's 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.

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