Bank Contract - Catering Assistant

Horder Healthcare

The closing date is 31 December 2024

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Job summary

Working within a key team here at Horder Healthcare, the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the wider catering team in preparing and facilitating all food and beverage orders for patient, staff and visitors.

Main duties of the job

  • To support the CCM / Chefs / Ward Hosts in providing an effective and efficient service to patients, staff and visitors
  • Maintaining a clean, tidy and hygienic environment in keeping with all legislative and hospital requirements
  • To ensure that daily equipment/maintenance checks are carried out and any faulty equipment or fixtures are reported in a timely manner
  • To aid in patient service wherever possible and provide general support for both the Catering production and service teams

About us

Horder Healthcare has been committed to caring since 1954 when we were called 'The Horder Centre for Arthritis'. We've come a long way since then. Our consultants are amongst the most skilled, experienced and innovative in their field. Our staff love to work here, so it makes sense that our patient outcomes are in the top 99%.

We have grown into a multi-service healthcare provider, with hospitals in Crowborough and East Grinstead, and outreach clinics in Eastbourne and Seaford. We are committed to making a positive impact to the health of individuals and the communities in which we work.

Not only have we developed an international reputation for orthopaedic and musculoskeletal care, our partnership with The McIndoe Centre - the birthplace of pioneering plastic surgery treatments, means that we can deliver high-quality plastic, reconstructive, maxillofacial, ophthalmology and orthopaedic services from world-class consultants to an even greater number of people.

We know that our working lives are fundamental to emotional wellbeing. Our employees are as valuable to us as our patients and we see it as our duty to nurture an engaged and skilled workforce. To do this we ensure employees have access to training and development opportunities as well as being a flexible and diverse workplace.

We are committed to caring, and committed to you.

Date posted

25 June 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£11.44 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

J139-122347

Job locations

Horder Healthcare

East Grinstead

RH19 3EB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Joining one of key teams from The McIndoe Centre, East Grinstead and/or The Horder Centre, Crowborough, we are on the lookout for motivated and personable Catering Assistants and Ward Hosts. Whether you are new to the world of catering, or an experienced individual, we welcome all applications.

From supporting the wider catering team, to being the face of the department for our wonderful patients, this role offers fantastic and varied tasks to ensure that you are always on the go!

This is a bank / zero-hours contract, providing essential support to all of our valued patients and employees.

About you:

  • Team playerafter all, they do say that teamwork makes the dream work!
  • Excellent communication skills, to help build those all-important and respected relationships with our patients and your colleagues.
  • Proactive and forward thinking, with a passion for continued learning.
  • A working ethic aligned to our core values as a group: Caring, Friendly, Quality, Integrity and Pride.
  • Level 2 Food Safety is desirable, but not essential.

Salary: £11.44 per hour 

In accordance with Home Office guidance successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. We have assessed this role and do not consider that we would be able to sponsor a successful candidate under the Skilled Worker route as the role does not meet the relevant Home Office criteria; the successful candidate therefore must be able to demonstrate their own right to work during the recruitment process without Horder Healthcare sponsorship.

At Horder Healthcare, we are proud to champion and celebrate diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in all areas of our business. We are committed to creating an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to protected characteristics by applicable law.

As a disability confident employer, we are pleased to offer our full support should you require an alternative method of applying or any reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process. 

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.

Due to the nature of work here at Horder Healthcare, and to ensure that we remain committed to our Safeguarding policy, any applicant upon an initial offer of employment will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS check). References and Occupational Health checks will also be taken up before appointment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Joining one of key teams from The McIndoe Centre, East Grinstead and/or The Horder Centre, Crowborough, we are on the lookout for motivated and personable Catering Assistants and Ward Hosts. Whether you are new to the world of catering, or an experienced individual, we welcome all applications.

From supporting the wider catering team, to being the face of the department for our wonderful patients, this role offers fantastic and varied tasks to ensure that you are always on the go!

This is a bank / zero-hours contract, providing essential support to all of our valued patients and employees.

About you:

  • Team playerafter all, they do say that teamwork makes the dream work!
  • Excellent communication skills, to help build those all-important and respected relationships with our patients and your colleagues.
  • Proactive and forward thinking, with a passion for continued learning.
  • A working ethic aligned to our core values as a group: Caring, Friendly, Quality, Integrity and Pride.
  • Level 2 Food Safety is desirable, but not essential.

Salary: £11.44 per hour 

In accordance with Home Office guidance successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. We have assessed this role and do not consider that we would be able to sponsor a successful candidate under the Skilled Worker route as the role does not meet the relevant Home Office criteria; the successful candidate therefore must be able to demonstrate their own right to work during the recruitment process without Horder Healthcare sponsorship.

At Horder Healthcare, we are proud to champion and celebrate diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in all areas of our business. We are committed to creating an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to protected characteristics by applicable law.

As a disability confident employer, we are pleased to offer our full support should you require an alternative method of applying or any reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process. 

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.

Due to the nature of work here at Horder Healthcare, and to ensure that we remain committed to our Safeguarding policy, any applicant upon an initial offer of employment will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS check). References and Occupational Health checks will also be taken up before appointment.

Person Specification

People specification

Essential

  • Level 2 - Food Safety
  • Organised and punctual
  • Ability to work as part of a team, but also independently
  • Good IT skills

Desirable

  • Previous experience within a catering environment is desirable, but not essential
Person Specification

People specification

Essential

  • Level 2 - Food Safety
  • Organised and punctual
  • Ability to work as part of a team, but also independently
  • Good IT skills

Desirable

  • Previous experience within a catering environment is desirable, but not essential

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Horder Healthcare

Address

Horder Healthcare

East Grinstead

RH19 3EB


Employer's website

https://www.horderhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Horder Healthcare

Address

Horder Healthcare

East Grinstead

RH19 3EB


Employer's website

https://www.horderhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

HR

Recruitment Team

recruitment@horder.co.uk

01892342891

Date posted

25 June 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£11.44 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

J139-122347

Job locations

Horder Healthcare

East Grinstead

RH19 3EB


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