Catering Assistant

To undertake various cleaning duties as detailed by the online Supervisor in line with all Legislative requirements.

To carry out duties in the various sections of the CPU including preparation and cleaning duties.

Assist in delivery of all frozen and dry goods and participate in the receipt of Stores, stock rotation assistance in issuing of stores, heavy equipment etc.

Assisting the Porter/driver in loading and unloading freezer van with racks of food items for distribution

To complete daily and weekly cleaning of all areas in accordance with COSSH departmental schedules and specifications, using appropriate equipment, chemicals and work methods, tasks to include cleaning of ovens, stoves, wall washing, floor maintenance, high cleaning, Freezers & refrigerators etc via scrubbing machines and pressure cleaners. Ensure all equipment is cleaned and maintained in the appropriate manner, Report any maintenance problems to the Kitchen Supervisor immediately a problem occurs.

Their role will require them to work in two separate Units one of which is the production unit and the other being the working freezer unit, therefore will require them to walk from one to another.

To clean and store equipment, provisions, crockery, cutlery and utensils in a safe and hygienic manner and periodic cleaning of areas in accordance with department schedules and specification, tasks to include wall washing etc.

To document and complete temperature forms as required by Legislation and to ensure that all documentation duties and procedures are maintained for efficiency and accuracy i.e. temperature of food and equipment.

To observe and maintain the highest standards of personal hygiene, confidentiality, courtesy and consideration to all staff.

To ensure segregation and prompt removal of waste to designated collection points, in accordance with the Trust’s Safe Waste Handling Procedure.

To ensure all equipment is maintained and cleaned in the appropriate manner and to follow a cleaning schedule on a daily basis to include the cleaning of floors, walls etc as requested by the on line Supervisor.

Trained to operate the use of dishwasher/ Pot -wash and equipment associated with wash-up areas and the use of scrubbing machines and pressure cleaners. To sterilise equipment that is returned from unit sites in preparation for reissue of products.

To assist where appropriate with loading and unloading of cooking equipment.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

This post is fixed term for 6 months to meet the needs of the service

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.

**We live by our core values**:

- We listen, learn and improve
- We treat everyone with respect
- We all work together as one team

We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.