General Assistant

General Assistant - The Ridgeway Hospital

• £10.75 per hour
• 32.5 hours per week
• Two positions available
• Food prep experience required 

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 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!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, Compass will be providing a free meal or equivalent Subsidy while working
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• 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
• Regular emails filled with the best discounts and savings available
• Receive cash rewards 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

Key responsibilities:

• Prepare hot and cold meals
• Lay out food and counter display so they look attractive & inviting
• Ensure all food is stored safely and at the correct legal temperatures.
• Serve all customers in a polite and friendly manner
• Use of tills and cash handling.
• To maintain the cleanliness and hygiene of the kitchen and restaurant to promote a safe working environment.

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
• This position is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service check; costs met by the employer.

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/1501/87725001/52616062/ONE #LI-DNPCompass 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 everyone's talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities. Where our colleagues feel valued, can reach their full potential, and thrive - Diversity is Our Strength!