Spire Healthcare
Host and Catering Assistant/Kitchen Porter
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Host and Catering Assistant/Kitchen Porter | Kitchen Support | Permanent - full time - 37.5 hours per week | Dunedin, Reading
Spire Dunedin Hospital in Reading, are seeking a Host and Catering Assistant to join our warm and friendly team on a permanent full-time basis. If you have experience in catering and a genuine passion for delivering excellent customer service, this is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a private healthcare environment where quality and care come first.
At Spire Healthcare, we put people at the heart of everything we do. As a Host and Catering Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in supporting our colleagues and patients through excellent food service and warm hospitality.
Spire Dunedin Hospital has been serving the Reading community for over 100 years, as a first-class medical facility. Based in the heart of Reading, the hospital has two theatres, 16 inpatient beds, three recovery bays, Oncology services and an Endoscopy Suite.
Working Hours: Monday – Sunday, between the hours of 07:00 – 20:30
Duties and responsibilities:
- Supporting our Catering team in delivering a high standard of service to patients on the wards, including helping with menu choices, serving meals, and ensuring regular refreshments.
- Assisting our Chefs with basic food preparation, stock rotation, and maintaining cleanliness in our restaurant and kitchen areas.
- Providing friendly, attentive service to patients, visitors, and colleagues, always maintaining a professional and approachable manner.
- Ensuring all food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards are met, with full compliance at all times.
- Respecting patient confidentiality and contributing to a calm, welcoming environment.
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Who we're looking for:
- Previous experience in catering in a similar environment is essential.
- Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate is a minimum requirement.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative in a busy setting.
- A positive, flexible attitude and strong communication skills.
- Commitment to delivering excellent customer service with empathy and professionalism.
Benefits
We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
- 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
- Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
- ‘Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance
- Health Assessment
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Sharesave
- Free DBS
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Our Values
We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:
Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.
We commit to our employee’s well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.
“Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services.”
For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.
If we have received sufficient applications, this date may be brought forward so please submit your application as soon as possible.
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