Bank Host and Catering Assistant

Spire Healthcare, Cardiff | Host and Catering Assistant | Kitchen Support | Bank – Flexible Work 

Spire Cardiff Hospital are seeking a Host and Catering Assistant to join our warm and friendly team on a flexible Bank basis. If you have experience in catering and a genuine passion for delivering excellent customer service, this is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a private healthcare environment where quality and care come first.

At Spire Healthcare, we put people at the heart of everything we do. As a Host and Catering Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in supporting our colleagues and patients’ through excellent food service and warm hospitality. 

Duties and responsibilities:

• Supporting our Catering team in delivering a high standard of service to patients on the wards, including helping with menu choices, serving meals, and ensuring regular refreshments. 
• Assisting our Chefs with basic food preparation, stock rotation, and maintaining cleanliness in our restaurant and kitchen areas. 
• Providing friendly, attentive service to patients, visitors, and colleagues, always maintaining a professional and approachable manner. 
• Ensuring all food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards are met, with full compliance at all times. 
• Respecting patient confidentiality and contributing to a calm, welcoming environment.

.Who we're looking for:

• Previous experience in catering in a similar environment is essential. 
• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate is a minimum requirement. 
• Ability to work independently and take initiative in a busy setting. 
• A positive, flexible attitude and strong communication skills. 
• Commitment to delivering excellent customer service with empathy and professionalism.

Working Hours:  Monday – Sunday, between the hours of 07:00 – 20:30

Contract:- Bank

This is a flexible Bank position offering ad hoc shifts between Monday and Sunday, 07:30–20:30, to provide cover during staff absence, annual leave. Ideal for candidates seeking work-life balance and variety. 

• Bank colleagues are paid weekly
• We offer competitive rates to our bank colleagues who work on a flexible basis, often to cover busy periods, sickness, or annual leave
•  Free onsite car park
• Access to Spire Healthcare pension
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Full induction, including mandatory training updates
• Knowledge, support and guidance through your recruitment journey from Spire’s specialist Resourcing Team

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

For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Alison Roberts on alison.roberts@spirehealthcare.com 

Closing Date:  If we have received sufficient applications, we reserve the right to close this vacancy without further notice, so please submit your application as soon as possible.