Catering Assistant Newbury, England
Job description
Due to limits on sponsorship allocations, we are not currently in a position to offer sponsorship to new candidates for these roles, this remains under review.
Ready for the recognition and rewards you deserve?
We don’t just talk about putting employees first. We know that Priory wouldn’t exist without their combined energy, expertise and effort. So we invest heavily in training, provide first-class support, promote collaborative teamwork and give everyone on our team the opportunities and resources to achieve their full potential.
Priory Hospital Newbury (Formally The Cloisters) is a Priory Hospital set on the southern outskirts of Newbury and boarders with Hampshire and Wiltshire. Close by are the big towns of Basingstoke and Reading with the cities of Winchester and Swindon an easy commute. We have excellent public transport links to London which is just a 50 minute train journey.
We are excited to be launching an updated service after a period of expansion and improvements now offering a 34 bed Recovery and Rehabilitation service for men with enduring mental ill health. Within the service is a care pathway offering an admission ward, a community facing ward, a longer term ward for patients with more complex needs and also a 4 bed flat for patients who are returning to independent living in the community. The site is warm and welcoming with a homely atmosphere, the patients enjoy home cooked meals contributing to menu choices at meetings with the chef.
We are looking to recruit a trustworthy, dynamic, reliable and motivated individual to join our Catering team, to work on a Saturday and/or Sunday between the hours of 0730 - 1830. We can be flexable with these hours from 7.5 - 10 hours per day.
Working under the guidance of senior catering staff, you will be required to support in the provision of the catering operation and assist with both the preparation/cooking of meals and washing up after meals. you will ensure that the kitchen and associated areas meet operational hygiene standards and comply with the Company’s Assured Safe Catering policies and procedures. You will also be responsible for assisting in delivering meals and other catering supplies to various areas within the hospital in a timely and efficient manner. You will help with keeping the catering stock and equipment correctly stored and accounted for. You will also be responsible for appropriate use of various pieces of catering equipment.
The role holder requires basic numeracy and literacy skills together with an appreciation of basic food hygiene.
Benefits of working for us include the equivalent of 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and birthday leave, contributory pension scheme, comprehensive induction programme and computerised training programme, free parking and meals on duty. We have an excellent team and offer a very good working environment with an ever evolving service where ideas and innovation are welcome and are integral to the development of the service.
For an informal discussion please contact Natalie Field, HR Coordinator on 01635 277230 or [email protected]
Please note that we reserve the right to close the advert if a good number of suitable applications are received.
