Host and Catering Assistant


Location
Farnham, GB
Profession
Estates and facilities
Deadline
29 Oct 2026
Posted Date
29 Sep 2026
Medical Protection — the side of locally employed doctors from £83

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  • Qualifications

    We're looking for enthusiastic individuals who enjoy helping others and take pride in delivering a high-quality service.

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Host & Catering Assistant

Spire Clare Park Hospital | Farnham Full Time (37.5 Hours) & Part Time (15 Hours) Available | Permanent Weekend Shifts Included

Help Create an Outstanding Experience for Our Patients

Are you passionate about delivering excellent customer service and creating a welcoming environment for others?

Spire Clare Park Hospital is looking for friendly, caring and reliable Host & Catering Assistants to join our Catering team. In this rewarding patient-facing role, you'll play an important part in supporting patients throughout their hospital journey by providing high-quality meal services and ensuring a positive dining experience.

Whether you're from a hospitality, catering, retail, healthcare or customer service background, this is an excellent opportunity to join one of the UK's leading independent healthcare providers and make a difference every day.

About Spire Clare Park Hospital

Located in Farnham, Spire Clare Park Hospital is a highly regarded private hospital providing outstanding patient care across a range of specialties. Our teams are dedicated to delivering an exceptional experience for every patient, and our catering team plays a vital role in achieving this.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Serving meals and refreshments to patients in a professional, friendly and compassionate manner
  • Taking meal orders and supporting individual dietary requirements
  • Assisting with food preparation and presentation
  • Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, food hygiene and infection prevention
  • Replenishing stock and supporting general catering operations
  • Working closely with Catering, Facilities and Clinical teams
  • Delivering excellent customer service to patients, visitors and colleagues

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for enthusiastic individuals who enjoy helping others and take pride in delivering a high-quality service.

You'll ideally have:

  • Experience in catering, hospitality, healthcare or customer service
  • A friendly, approachable and positive attitude
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Good organisational skills and attention to detail
  • A flexible and reliable approach to work
  • An understanding of food hygiene and safe working practices

Working Hours

  • Full Time: 37.5 hours per week
  • Part Time: 15 hours per week
  • Shift patterns: 6:30am to 2:30pm & 12:30pm to 8:30pm (change weekly)
  • One Saturday per month required

What We Offer

  • 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
  • Private medical insurance
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Life assurance
  • Free onsite parking
  • Access to our "Spire for You" rewards and discounts platform
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • A supportive and friendly working environment

Why Join Spire Healthcare?

At Spire Healthcare, our people make the difference. We're committed to creating a workplace where colleagues feel valued, supported and empowered to provide outstanding care. If you're looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact while developing your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of a team that helps make every patient's experience exceptional.

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