Bank Catering Services Operative

7 days ago


York, York City, United Kingdom York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job overview

Contract - Bank

Hours - Various - As and When

Base - York

We are looking for an enthusiastic Catering Operative to work predominantly in the Production Kitchen, but who must also be willing to work as part of the wider team to provide services to our patients.

The main function of this post is to undertake general duties, including the preparation, transportation and distribution of food for patients, staff and visitors in a clean food safe environment.

Main duties of the job

Ensure that the food is of the correct quality, quantity, temperature and date. The preparation, packaging and labelling of food items for the relevant food service areas. Perform an effective and courteous food service for patients, staff and visitors, following temperature and portion control protocols. To replenish food storage areas and food display counters to ensure continuity of supply. Ensure condiments are available to complement dishes on the menu. Required to communicate with colleagues, patients and visitors on food and drink requirements for dietary, allergy, ethical and cultural requirements. Check and monitor food temperatures according to departmental procedures. This may include deliveries, fridges, freezers, hot and chilled display units. Transport food in a safe and efficient manner to the relevant food service locations prior to service. The cleaning of kitchen equipment following departmental cleaning schedules. The cleaning of associated catering areas with the aid of commercial equipment (eg floor scrubbers, steam cleaners and wet suction machines). The washing of pans, utensils and light equipment using commercial pan washers or dish washers. To wash and sanitise all crockery and cutlery in food service areas, and replenish service areas when necessary. To work on the cash register, handling monies and be accountable for following SOP's for cash handling.

The post holder may be required to undertake additional duties as appropriate.

Working for our organisation

As well as offering great flexibility and full paid training, the other benefits of bank work are:

National terms and conditions for NHS workers Competitive hourly rate % in lieu of holidays). Your standard hourly rate would be £12.83 . Enhanced Pay for unsocial hours worked – unsocial hours are any hours worked on weekends or between the hours of 8pm and 6am. At Band 2, the enhancements are: all time on Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any week day after 8 pm and before 6 am – time plus 41% ( £18.09 per hour ) or all time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight) – time plus 83% ( £23.47 per hour ). Fantastic discounts for staff, including local restaurants and shops Any uniform required is provided DBS check is funded by the organisation

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain's Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.

Person specification

Experience & Knowledge

Essential criteria

Able to read, write and converse in English

Desirable criteria

Previous experience of working in NHS Previous experience of working in cleaning industry

Education and Qualification

Essential criteria

Good basic education which includes reading and writing plus basic numeric skills

Desirable criteria

BICSc Qualification/NVQ Level 2 in Cleaning/Catering or equivalent
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