Part Time Hours Available (Will include some weekends and evenings)

Tees Valley Hospital part of the Ramsay Health Care Group are looking for an enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our team.  Tees Valley Hospital is in the grounds of Acklam Hall in Middlesbrough and opened in February 2018.  The hospital delivers a range of specialties including endoscopy, orthopaedics, general surgery, plastic surgery, urology, gynaecology, dermatology to both NHS and self funding and insured patients.

Reporting to the Catering Supervisor you will provide a high standard of catering service, as part of the support services team. The department opens from 7.00am until 6.00pm with a variety of shifts available during those hours. Experience is not essential as we will provide all training necessary for the position although it will benefit you if you’ve 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