Catering Assistant

Job Description
Catering Assistant
Location: Gardens Neurological Centre
Rivers Hospital - Sawbridgeworth
Salary: Depending on experience + Benefits
Summary:
The Rivers Hospital is one of the leading private hospitals in the UK and is located in Sawbridgeworth on the Essex, Hertfordshire border in beautiful countryside.
The hospital is equipped with the latest medical facilities for diagnosis and treatment, and has very high quality clinical standards including effective infection prevention measures. By investing in advanced medical technology, the hospital offers a wide range of treatments and services.
The five fully equipped theatres with ultra clean air technology are particularly suitable for orthopaedic procedures offered such as arthroscopy, hip and knee replacement. Two-day surgery suites are suitable for minor surgery and endoscopy procedures.
The role:
As the Catering Assistant you will be reporting to the Catering Supervisor you will provide a high standard of catering service, as part of the support services team.
Experience is not essential as we will provide all training necessary for the position although it will benefit you if you have worked previously in a fast-paced environment to high standards.
If this is you and you possess excellent communication and customer service skills, you are looking for a challenge? Be versatile and not afraid to take on additional challenges as you develop in this key role.
Key responsibilities will include:
Possess Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate for Catering (if not already held company funded training must be undertaken)
To obtain food and beverage orders from patients, staff and visitors to the hospital
To assist in the preparation and service of food to patients, staff and visitors to the hospital
To clean on a daily basis all areas of the catering department to the agreed standard
To have a good understanding of current health and hygiene regulations, and ensure that these are adhered to in the preparation and service of all foodstuffs
The ideal candidate will have:
A willingness to work positively with a team to achieve team goals and excellence in service delivery
Outstanding professional customer service and inter-personal skills
Friendly, outgoing personality
Keen eye for detail
Attention to detail
In return we offer:
Attractive rates of pay dependent upon skills and qualifications
25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
Private Healthcare
Contributory Pension Scheme
Life Assurance
Uniform provided
Long Service Awards
Staff discount and voluntary benefits
Child Care Vouchers
On-going training and development
Free parking
About Us:
Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 50 years’ experience. We are a global provider operating in 11 countries with 77,000 staff who treat 8 million patients each year. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We are well known for our strong, long-standing relationship with the NHS.
We love people with a positive, “can do” attitude who want to make a difference in their work. "Our employees are Ramsay." The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success.
We know our people are our greatest asset, our business is growing and we would like you to join us. “The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that people – staff and doctors – are Ramsay Health Care’s most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.
We are proud of our ‘Speak Up for Safety’ programme and ensure that the patient is at the heart of everything we do. Join us and have more ‘Time to Care’.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
We value your application and welcome any questions you may have prior to applying. Please be advised that we reserve the right to close our advertisements prior to the announced closing date to ensure a quality recruitment process.
We care.
It’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964.
“The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that people – staff and doctors – are Ramsay Health Care’s most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.
We encourage all Ramsay employees to participate in public health vaccination programmes including flu and Covid 19.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.
We care.
It’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964.
“The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.
We are proud to support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks