Host/Hostess or Catering Assistant | The Montefiore Hospital | Permanent |Fulltime-37.5 hours per week | Competitive salary The Montefiore Hospital is recruiting for a Host/Hostess to join their fantastic catering team on a permanent basis. *Hours: 7.5 hour shifts, working 5 days out of 7 including weekends between 7am - 8pm. The Montefiore Hospital is a premium provider of private healthcare in Hove- East Sussex. We practice some of the most advanced treatments with the latest generation imaging and diagnostic technology. This means we can offer everything from screening, rehabilitation and cutting-edge surgical procedures across a variety of specialist treatments which are all delivered through our expert and caring clinical teams. Duties and responsibilities: * To assist, as directed, with preparation, presentation and service of food and beverages, to the specified standard, to staff, patients and consultants * To assist with the service of food to staff, consultants, visitors and patients in both the restaurant and wards * To take orders from customers in relation to food and beverage requests, adhering to any special dietary requirements or specific needs * To maintain adequate control of all stock through stock rotation, date checking and ensuring packaging is intact * To comply with the health and safety procedures in accordance with current legislation * To undertake general cleaning and washing up duties associated with a large commercial kitchen in accordance with a schedule of works Who we're looking for: * Experience of working in a catering role * Good communication skills * Ability to establish rapport with all customers * Have a committed approach to providing great customer service * Have the ability to work under pressure * Ability to work evenings and possibly some weekends * Basic food hygiene certificate and awareness and understanding of Health & Safety at Work is desirable Benefits We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: * 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays * Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options * 'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers * Private medical insurance * Life assurance * Health Assessment * Employee Assistance Programme * Sharesave * Free DBS Our Values We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation: * Driving clinical excellence * Doing the right thing * Caring is our passion * Keeping it simple * Delivering on our promises * Succeeding and celebrating together Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart. We commit to our employee's well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward. Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care. For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people. If we have received sufficient applications, this date may be brought forward so please submit your application as soon as possible