Catering Assistant

3 weeks ago


Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, United Kingdom East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust Full time
Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled Catering Assistant to join our team at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust. As a Catering Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring the provision of high-quality catering services to our patients and staff.

The successful candidate will have good literacy and numerical skills, as well as the ability to work independently and as part of a team. They will also possess or be willing to complete relevant qualifications, such as a Foundation Food Hygiene Qualification or NVQ Level 2 Hospitality/Customer Care.

The role involves cleaning premises and equipment to correct standards, operating and cleaning automatic industrial dishwashers, and preparing and cooking simple food items. The successful candidate will also be responsible for plating and serving meals and beverages, temperature probing of meals, and issuing food items to wards.

We offer a flexible working environment that supports staff and promotes their welfare and development. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and we value the contribution of individual talent, skills, knowledge, and experience.

Main Duties
  • Cleaning of premises and equipment to correct standards of cleanliness and frequencies laid down in cleaning schedules and departmental hygiene policies.
  • Operating and cleaning automatic industrial dishwashers.
  • Preparation and cooking of simple food items, such as salads, sandwiches, breakfasts, and buffets for functions.
  • Plating and service of meals and beverages to patients and staff.
  • Temperature probing of meals and recording of temperatures in accordance with department policies.
  • Issuing of certain food items to wards with subsequent correct storage, rotation, and maintenance of min/max stock levels.
  • Filling, cleaning, and looking after ward beverage trolleys, fridges, and restaurant vending machines.
  • Handling cash, checking floats, and securing takings in accordance with the Trust's Standing Financial Instructions.
  • Completion of any appropriate documentation as directed.
  • Frequent safer handling of heavy pieces of equipment and food items within the catering department.
  • Preparation of cutlery and other items in readiness for patient meal service.
  • Duties will include lifting, carrying, bending, twisting, pushing, and pulling.
  • Collection of patient information, menus, and dietary requirements using both paper and electronic methods.
  • Completion of training and utilization of skills in all aspects of the job role as directed.

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