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Job DescriptionHost | Hostess | Catering Assistant | Liverpool | Part-time | Permanent | 30 hrs | £12.26 per hourSpire Liverpool Hospital is currently looking for an experienced Catering Assistant to join their hospitality team on a part-time and permanent basis.Spire Liverpool Hospital is a leading provider of private hospital treatments for our patients in the North West of England. With a full multidisciplinary medical team, we’re specialists in a wide range of treatments. Our high-quality accommodation and aftercare means we’re committed to looking after you and your health.Contract type: Permanent, Part-timeWorking hours: Combination of shifts via 4 days a week, Monday through Friday, either 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. or 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Occasional weekends will be required.As Catering Assistant, you will be responsible to provide a quality food and beverage service to patients, staff and visitors and maintain a high standard of cleanliness throughout all areas of the hospital.Duties And Responsibilities (not Limited)Responsible for taking meal orders from patients and visitors on a daily basisObserve all dietary requirements as identified on nurses list and ensure patient’s menu choice is compatibleIdentifying and correctly dealing with any patient allergies when taking orders and ensuring this is communicated to the kitchen following the correct processResponsible for the service (including clearing and washing) of food and beverages to patients, visitors and staffResponsible for offering and serving refreshments before and after a meal and as required at patients or visitors requestsResponsible for washing, drying and putting away of returned trays, crockery, cutlery and glasswareEnsures the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene within the pantry in compliance with hygiene trainingEnsures cleaning jobs are completed and signed for in accordance with cleaning schedules and proceduresWho We're Looking ForWhilst no formal qualifications are required you must be able to communicate with other members of staff and patients clearly and your personal appearance must be of a high standard, expected in a professional healthcare environmentExperience of working in a similar role, in a customer facing environmentAbility to work evenings and possibly some weekendsGood communication skillsAbility to establish rapport with all customersAble to work as part of a teamAbility to work on own initiative and with a methodical approach to workMaintains high standardsBenefitsWe 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 - pro rataEmployer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options‘Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailersPrivate medical insuranceLife assuranceFree Car parkFree DBSFree UniformWe commit to our employee’s well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.Our ValuesWe are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:Driving clinical excellenceDoing the right thingCaring is our passionKeeping it simpleDelivering on our promisesSucceeding and celebrating togetherSpire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.