We're currently recruiting a dedicated Receipt & Dispatch Assistant to help ensure the smooth running of the operations in Healthcare on a full time basis, contracted to 37.5 hours per week.
As a Receipt & Dispatch Assistant, you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of quality work. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.
Receipt and Dispatch Assistant
- To provide food production for the patient meal service
- Assisting with general cleaning duties
- Maintaining high standards of hygiene throughout
- Pick and pack trolleys for wards - ensure correct amount of food and supplies are sent to the wards or departments
- Dealing with call back orders effectively
- Loading and dispatching of insulated food containers to all areas of the hospital
- Responsible for receiving calls, ensuring all relevant information is obtained, in a polite and courteous manner
- Carry out general administrative duties, as required.
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:
- All team members eligible are entitled to up to 20% discount at their place of work. Team members are able to take advantage of this discount at the following retail brands operated by Compass Group: Costa, Deli Marche, Amigo and Baguette Co, to name a few.
- 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 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
Receipt & Dispatch Assistant - Peterborough City Hospital
- 11.45 per hour
- 37.5 hours per week
- 5 days out of 7 including alternative weekends
- Shifts - 7.30am-3pm & 12pm-8pm
Our ideal Receipt & Dispatch Assistant will:
- Awareness of food & hygiene standards
- Passionate about customer care, with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, visitors and healthcare staff.
- 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 hospital environment and aware at times you will come in contact with patients that are particularly unwell or showing signs of distress.
- It doesn't matter if you've never worked as a Receipt and Dispatch 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 customers
- 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/0412/76523004/52610069/ONEWJ
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 everyone's talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities. Where our colleagues feel valued, can reach their full potential, and thrive - Diversity is Our Strength!