P/t Catering Assistant

4 weeks ago


Heywood, United Kingdom Northern Care Alliance NHS Group Full time

**Job overview**:
We are looking for enthusiastic motivated individual to work in our busy kitchen at Tudor Court who will be primarily responsible for all aspects of patient meal selection, regeneration of frozen meals and preparation of simple foods such as breakfast items, sandwiches and salads. This involves working directly with patients some of whom are compromised, on a one-to-one basis and being fully conversant with the nutritional state of all patients. Will advise patients on the various nutritional/dietary options available dependent upon the patient’s needs. The post holder will ensure that patients receive their food/drinks in an environment that has been adequately prepared for mealtimes.

**Main duties of the job**:
Complete patients menus and ensure appropriate meals and diets are ordered, check the dietary requirements of the patient with the ward staff.

Prepare simple foods, such as breakfast items, salads and sandwiches.

Pick all foods required from fridges, freezer and stores against menu requirements.

Record the temperature of food at all critical control points in line with the HACCP system and Food Safety Codes of Practice

Maintain hygiene standards in the kitchen, ensuring all equipment and crockery is cleaned after use, complying with Food Safety Codes of Practise.

Keep the ward kitchen clean and tidy and compliant with the Food Safety Codes of Practice.

Responsible for the receipt, issue and storage of goods, ensuring that the delivery and the storage temperature are correct and that the items are stored properly. Report poor quality products to the catering manager.

To maintain a high standard of personal hygiene in accordance with the Food Hygiene Codes of Practise and current legislation.

**Working for our organisation**:
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

**Detailed job description and main responsibilities**:
**Person specification**:
**Qualifications**:
**Essential criteria**:

- Food safety level 2

**Knowledge, Skills, Experience**:
**Essential criteria**:

- Catering experience
- Good communication skills
- Good knowledge of spoken and written English
- Awareness of allergens
- Experience in simple food preparation

**Desirable criteria**:

- Able to cover absences with notice
- Basic computer knowledge
- We understand the importance of balancing work and home life. We are committed to supporting flexible working for our people wherever possible and all our colleagues are given the opportunity to discuss potential for flexible working. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) serves a diverse population, and each Care Organisation works hard to ensure all services are accessible and fair.

We respect the value of difference. So, our aim is to employ a workforce representative of the communities we serve. Regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, trans status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, religion or belief, all are welcome.

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