Hospital Catering Assistant

6 months ago


Ashford, United Kingdom 2gether Support Solutions Full time

**Full Time 37.5 hrs or Part Time 30hrs (Working 5/7 days a week) - Permanent - William Harvey Hospital - Up to £22,383 per annum, enhanced weekend rate’s + company benefits.**

2gether is a Facilities Management company making a difference to over 2000 patients daily across multiple East Kent hospital sites. Our team provide vital services covering maintenance, cleaning, catering, procurement, logistics and much more.

Catering assistants provide an exceptional service to staff, patients and visitors within the hospital. Working in the hospital canteen, and kitchen, they deliver great customer service and ensure hygiene and health and safety levels are up to standard within the kitchen.

Previous customer service or food preparation experience may be an advantage, however no previous experience is essential. We will provide any relevant training for the role that is needed.
- **Due to Health & Safety regulations, applicants must be over the age of 18.**_

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide a courteous and efficient catering service to patients, staff and visitors, optimising the productivity of the retail outlets.
- Prepare and/or serve food to customers in a professional and courteous manner. Optimising retail sales and demonstrating high levels of customer service.
- Cleaning of catering and service equipment including floors, work surfaces, and related equipment manually and by use of machine to hygiene standards.
- Assist in the delivery of the function and vending service within time constraints and meeting stated requirements.
- Operate a cash register and handle cash in a safe and efficient manner.
- Ensure that all work is carried out in line with Health and Safety, Quality and 2gether Support Solutions policies and procedures and all documentation and work records are completed accurately.
- To correctly use and take care of all equipment and materials associated with tasks and immediately report any faults to a supervisor.
- Store goods correctly and use stock on a rotational basis to optimise sales and minimise food wastage.
- Participate as a full member of the team, e.g. supporting and training other staff, participating in team meetings, working flexibly as required to cover other members of the team.

**What’s in it for you?**

At 2gether we take pride in providing excellent support to our patients, customers, and employees, pulling together as one team to care and find solutions that make a difference for those we support.

You will get a benefits package including:

- 25 day annual leave + bank holidays
- Opportunity to buy or sell up to 10 days annual leave
- Company Pension
- Onsite childcare facilities
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee Assistant Programme with Health Assured
- Life Assurance scheme

We offer discounts and savings that make a difference to you including:

- Discounted travel, accommodation, airport parking, holidays, skiing and travel extras
- Subsidised bus pass
- Health and beauty, gifts, toys, fashion and entertainment
- Training and development opportunities including BICS and functional skills training

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time

**Salary**: £11.44-£12.44 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Sick pay

**Experience**:

- Food service: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person



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