Catering Assistant/Commis Chef | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

2 weeks ago


Prestwich, United Kingdom Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Role Overview We are looking to add to our great catering team to work across various sites within the trust. The role will be 15 hours per week, working a range of shifts from 06:00 to 19:00, five days over seven (including weekends). The successful candidate will be a great team player working in our kitchens and service points, who is capable of helping the teams to continue delivering a fantastic food service to our service users within the units. They will be a great communicator and have the ability to think on their feet. Candidates will be expected to have or to be able to gain at least a level 2 food hygiene level of knowledge. The role will include basic kitchen duties as well as assisting in food service to our service users. The role will be based at the Catering Prestwich unit, however you will be required to support other units. Please note – this role is not eligible for sponsorship unless you meet criteria by temporary exemption from current changes to immigration rules put in force on 22/07/2025. Separate provisions are applied to workers who have been sponsored and have held continuously a Skilled Worker visa since prior to 04/04/2024. Key Responsibilities Provide a customer focused service. Clean crockery, pots and pans using an industrial dishwashing machine and manually washing. Prepare hot and cold food items and serve patient and other meals or functions. Adhere to safe working practices in all aspects of hygiene management. Adhere to safe working practices in all aspects of risk management and security. Carry out general and specialised cleaning tasks in accordance with Trust procedures. Undertake mandatory training in COSHH, HACCP and comply with all Trust policies relevant to the post, particularly with regard to the food hygiene policy. Load ovens and food trolleys. Stand for periods and may involve moving and lifting goods and food stuffs. Qualifications & Requirements Minimum of a Level 2 food hygiene certificate or ability to gain it. Ability to stand for periods, move and lift goods and food stuffs. Ability to work a flexible shift pattern, including weekends. About the Trust Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations. We provide inpatient and community‑based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond. Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options. Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity. Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users. Benefits 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 after 10 years. Excellent pension. Cycle to work scheme. Salary sacrifice car scheme. Wellbeing programme. Blue Light Card discounts. #J-18808-Ljbffr



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