General Assistant

**What you'll be doing**:
Are you looking for a new challenge? For a rewarding job where you have the opportunity to make a real difference? Would you like to contribute to the greater good of the healthcare field? If so, then we would love to hear from you

A new opportunity has arisen for a General Assistant to join the Medirest Family. We are looking for new members to join our highly dedicated Catering team.

As a General Assistant you would provide a warm and welcoming environment for our residents, every day is different and by facilitating their nutrition and hydration needs, you can make a real difference

**More about the role**:
This job will be working in a residential home and will consist of:
Serving the residents 3 meals a day in the main dining room (plated service)

Food preparation is limited to occasional veg prep

Prepare and provide refreshments and a hot and cold food service.

Washing up is required dependent on shift

Ensuring all areas are always kept clean and tidy to promote a safe working environment.

Disposal of waste.

**What we’ll give**:
General Assistant - Kings Park Hospital

£10.75 per hour, 20 hours per week

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
To help with the cost of living crisis throughout this winter, Compass will be providing a free meal or equivalent Subsidy while working

Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more

Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits

Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster

Receive Wow Points every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands

Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes

You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

Contributory pension scheme

Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes

**Who you are**:
Awareness of food & hygiene standards

Passionate about care, with the ability to communicate effectively

Able to work under pressure, individually and as part of a team with a flexible approach to meet the needs of the business.

Confident working in a care home environment

It doesn't matter if you've never worked as a General Assistant before. What does matter to us the most, is taking pride in what you do and a willingness to learn and go the extra mile for our residents

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
To help with the cost of living crisis throughout this winter, Compass will be providing a free meal or equivalent Subsidy while working

Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more

Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits

Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster

Receive Wow Points every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands

Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes

You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

Contributory pension scheme

Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Medirest is the specialist healthcare operating company of Compass Group UK & Ireland, providing a full range of hotel services, including staff, patient and visitor catering, domestics, portering, security and reception, at over 130 NHS Trusts and private hospitals.

**Job Reference**: com/1907/87710001/52582540/MED #LI-DNP

Compass Group UK&I wants everyone in our business to feel able to be themselves at work and to have an equal opportunity to progress their career. We want to create a culture where we respect and embrace everyoneÕs talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities. Where our colleagues feel valued, can reach their full potential, and thrive - Diversity is Our Strength