Catering Assistant

Priory Hospital Solihull is looking to recruit a Catering Assistant to join the team. This role is a full-time role of 37.5 hours per week. Flexible working rota - shifts to be discussed at interview. Must be able to work weekends and bank holidays. Must have a full driver's licence and drive. Located in Meriden, Warwickshire, Priory Hospital Solihull is a 31-bedded hospital supporting the NHS by offering level 2 rehabilitation services for males.

What you’ll be doing:

• You’ll be part of a dedicated and compassionate team, all working together to ensure the smooth running of the hospital and to support the wellbeing of our patients.
• Assists catering staff with both the preparation and cooking of meals in accordance with the company’s Assured Safe Catering policies and procedures.
• Under direction, takes responsibility for parts of the catering operation.
• As part of the catering team, ensure the kitchen and associated areas meet operational hygiene standards and comply with the company’s Assured Safe Catering policies and procedures.
• Amends the services to suit the needs of the site.
• Reduce the amount of waste to gain a greater value for money.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Resilience is key as our work is rewarding but can be challenging.
• Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.
• The post holder shares responsibility for maintaining the confidentiality, security, and accuracy of records, data, and information, ensuring documentation meets regulatory and statutory requirements.
• While experience in a catering environment is not essential, full training will be provided.
• The role involves responding to routine enquiries from colleagues and occasionally residents.
• Working within a busy kitchen environment using a variety of equipment, the position includes many repetitive tasks that require sustained physical effort.

What we will give you in return:

• Free on-site parking.
• Supplemented meals.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Birthday Holiday - your birthday as an extra day of annual leave.
• Enhanced maternity pay.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme).
• Access to development opportunities.
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel.
• Leadership & management development.
• Long service award.
• Refer a friend bonuses.

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.