Catering Host/hostess Assistant

If you’re passionate about care, innovation and excellence, then HMT could be the perfect place for the next step in your career. We have an exciting opportunity to our join our Catering team at St Hughs Hospital, Grimsby.

You will support the Catering Team in delivering a customer focused catering service throughout the hospital following agreed work schedules, methods and procedures in accordance with the national standards for these services The vacancy is for 13.5 hours per week worked on a rota basis

This is a bank role. Bank vacancies are not contracted to fixed hours; instead, they allow workers to pick shifts that align with their availability. Our Bank workers enable HMT to managing fluctuating demand, such as covering staff absences, busy periods, or unexpected workload increases whilst offering you the flexibility pick up shifts as available.
- Appeal of Bank Work_

Bank work is a flexible way to join our team, offering opportunities to work across various roles and departments on an as-needed basis. As a Bank worker, you can choose shifts that suit your availability while supporting HMT in delivering essential care. This arrangement provides valuable experience, competitive pay, and the chance to make a meaningful impact, whether you're looking for temporary work, a supplementary income, or stepping into a healthcare career.

Bank work offers a unique combination of flexibility, variety, and the opportunity to provide valuable contributions to our teams while gaining experience in a dynamic healthcare environment.

At HMT, we take pride in delivering exceptional healthcare through our two private hospitals: St Hugh's Hospital in Grimsby and Sancta Maria Hospital in Swansea. Both hospitals are dedicated to providing expert, patient-centred care in a welcoming and compassionate environment.

The team at St Hugh's consists of the UK's leading physicians, surgeons, consultants and healthcare professionals with expertise across all major medical specialties. The medical team are innovative and use the latest evidence-based medicine and research approaches when providing care.

Though we offer private healthcare services, HMT St Hugh's works in collaboration with the NHS to ensure that all communities have access to excellent quality modern healthcare services

For over 130 years, HMT St Hugh's Hospital has been providing affordable healthcare to the communities in Grimsby. HMT St Hugh's, along with their sister hospital HMT Sancta Maria in Swansea, has a mission to provide safe, high quality care in order to improve the health, wellbeing and independence of their patients. Part of the Healthcare Management Trust, HMT St Hugh's is a non-profit organisation using their surpluses to fund medical research, educational grants and dementia charities

Whether you’re working in one of our care homes, hospitals, or as part of our Shared Support Services team, you’ll find an environment that values teamwork and personal growth.

You’ll work alongside other passionate professionals who are committed to providing the best care. We foster a collaborative and supportive approach to learning that helps everyone succeed.

1. To be responsible for the ordering of patient’s meals and to maintain an effective communication with the kitchen and nursing staff with regards to patients’ dietary requirements.

2. To assist with meal service and all food and drink requirements for the patients on the ward.

3. Maintain & replenish stock in ward kitchen and all waiting areas and ensure that equipment is cleaned and well maintained.

4. Care and safe use of catering equipment.

5. To ensure all catering areas are cleaned in accordance with daily, weekly and monthly schedules

6. Ensure compliance with all legislation relating to food safety and management.

7. Disposal of waste in accordance with HMT waste policy.

8. To maintain a high standard of hygiene and complete all necessary paperwork.

9. To assist in providing a safe environment for the safety and welfare of patients and staff by being aware of: Health & Safety at work act, Fire prevention and management, Infection control, COSHH and HACCP.

11. To attend all mandatory training on or off site pertaining to the role.

**Person Specification**

**Essential Criteria**

Good communication and customer care skills

Have a good understanding of the English language both written and spoken.

Presentable and approachable and flexible to changes in routine or work environment.

Ability to work on own initiative following policies and procedures, and able to take and follow instructions to react to changing circumstances.

Basic literacy and numeracy skills

Food hygiene qualification

**Desirable**

NVQ or equivalent in catering services.

Pay: £12.25 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Canteen
- Free parking

Work Location: In person