Host & Catering Assistant
Spire Clare Park Hospital | Farnham Full Time | Permanent | Weekend Shifts
Spire Clare Park Hospital is looking for a friendly and enthusiastic Host & Catering Assistant to join our Catering team on a full-time, permanent basis.
This is a rewarding, patient-facing role where you'll play an important part in delivering an exceptional experience for patients, visitors and colleagues. From serving meals and refreshments to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food hygiene, you'll help create a welcoming environment that supports outstanding patient care.
What You'll Be Doing
- Serving meals, snacks and refreshments to patients with care and professionalism
- Taking meal orders and supporting individual dietary requirements
- Assisting with food preparation and presentation
- Maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness, food hygiene and infection prevention
- Supporting stock control and replenishment activities
- Working closely with Catering, Facilities and Clinical teams
- Delivering a high level of customer service to patients, visitors and colleagues
What We're Looking For
- Previous experience in catering, hospitality, healthcare or a customer service environment is desirable
- A friendly, approachable and caring attitude
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- A reliable and flexible approach to work
- Good organisational skills and attention to detail
- Awareness of food hygiene and safe working practices
What's in It for You?
We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- 35 days' annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
- Contributory pension scheme
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance
- Free onsite parking
- Access to our 'Spire for You' reward and benefits platform
Why Join Spire Healthcare?
Spire Healthcare is one of the UK's leading independent healthcare providers, committed to delivering outstanding patient care and clinical excellence. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we're dedicated to creating a supportive environment where colleagues can thrive, develop and make a real difference.
If you're passionate about customer service and enjoy working as part of a team, we'd love to hear from you.
Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications.
Person specification
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Essential
- Previous experience in catering, hospitality, healthcare or a customer service environment is desirable
- A friendly, approachable and caring attitude
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- A reliable and flexible approach to work
- Good organisational skills and attention to detail
- Awareness of food hygiene and safe working practices
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This advert is for Host and Catering Assistant with Spire Healthcare Ltd in United Kingdom. It is listed as a Estates and facilities role. The application deadline is 11 Sep 2026.
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