Catering Assistant/Trained Barista

Job Title: Catering Assistant/Trained Barista
Location: London, The Portland Hospital
Full time 37.5 hours per week
Shift times: Flexible shift patterns to suit you, between Monday and Sunday, 6:30am to 10pm
Permanent
Salary:  £12.50p + excellent benefits (pension, health cover, flexible benefits package plus career development)

We’re looking for a Catering Assistant/Trained Barista to join our Hotel Services team based in London, The Portland Hospital. From preparing meals to creating counter displays, you’ll help us create and serve food that’s every bit as fresh, eye-opening and enticing as those served by the best hotels and restaurants. This is a chance to get great catering experience while enjoying the kind of benefits few commercial outlets can provide. But it’s also a chance to brighten up the day for people who really need it. Perhaps you’ll deliver the food, service and experience that can really help people on the road to recovery. Or provide much-needed fuel for our colleagues as they deliver exceptional care. Or offer a comforting meal to visitors when they’re at their most vulnerable. Whatever you do, your work will have a big impact.

Above all else, we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life. It’s this guiding vision that influences everything we do at HCA UK. From the CEO to the colleagues on the floor we all have a part to play in delivering exceptional care to our patients. Other’s may think this is just a role in Barista but to us, you’ll be part of a wider team with a unique sense of purpose, one that helps improve lives on a daily basis.

What you’ll do:

• be aware of food and hygiene standards.   
• Must have Barista experience/ training.
• be passionate about customer care.
• be able to communicate effectively with patients, visitors, and healthcare staff.
• be able to work under pressure, and with a flexible approach.

What you’ll bring:

• be aware of hygiene standards.  
• be passionate about customer care.
• be able to communicate effectively with patients, visitors, and healthcare staff.
• be able to work under pressure, and with a flexible approach.

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing. 

By caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Catering Assistant / Barista you’ll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Diversity and Inclusion

Patients first. Colleagues always. That’s the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion and respect for our patients and for each other. By working together with our colleagues we’re creating a truly inclusive environment, where individual differences are celebrated and everyone can achieve their potential.

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. That’s why we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.

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