Catering Assistant

The successful candidate will play an integral role withinthe team in ensuring that the food is prepared, delivered and the department iscleaned to the highest standard. Previous catering and barista trained isdesirable for this postSuccessful post holders will be responsible for theprovision of catering services within all areas of Catering, and to ensure thatareas are safe and hygienic at all times. All staff would be part of a team andhave the ability to use a degree of initiative to prioritize and organise thedaily duties, whilst maintaining a professional approach at all times regardlessof the situation. Post holders will be also be expected to be flexible to theneeds of the service.The successful applicant will have :Previous catering experience in a fast paced environmentSound knowledge of food hygiene regulationsExcellent communication and customer care skillsLevel 2 Certificate in Food HygieneMain duties of the jobService DeliveryTo work under the direction of the Retail ServicesSupervisor/Manager and assist in the preparation of nutritious and appetizingmeals and snacks for staff and visitors, according to planned menu usingspecified recipes, methods and systems for cook chill catering to the highest possible standardsnutritional, temperature, quality, presentation, hygiene and safety andallergen regulationsTo be involved in the preparation of all retail and buffetproducts, adhering strictly to standard recipes, methods and productionplanning adhered to.Ensure high standards of food quality from point ofpurchase to meal preparation, cooking and service, ensuring quality controlprocess throughout.To operate the electronic tills and the handling of cashTo work within the coffee shop outlet after full trainingwith the barista style machinesTo assist in temperature monitoring and recording of allproduced meals/foodstuffs and food storage equipment in accordance withstandards as laid down in the Catering Departments Policies and Procedures andHazard Analysis Critical Control Points(HACCP)Assist with receipt, quality assurance andstock control of goodsAbout usSCL is a wholly owned subsidiary of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) set up to deliver a range of non-clinical services The company is a separate legal body to CDDFT.SCL offers its own Terms and Conditions of employment which differ to the national NHS Terms and Conditions. As an employee in the company you will benefit from:Access to a pension scheme - National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) CDD Services will pay a 3% contribution (this is over and above the minimum contribution rate at the present time)Night Shift Working Allowances (where appropriate)Bank Holiday Working Allowances (where appropriate)Bank work is offered on an 'as and when' basis with no guaranteed hours and will be paid on a pro-rata hourly rate for hours worked onlyJob responsibilitiesTo supportand assist the Retail Supervisor and Retail Manager in the provision of ahighly professional catering service within the retail units at UniversityHospital North Durham and to ensure that high quality standards are met at alltimesTo followthe policies and procedures laid down by the retail services in the day to dayoperational management of retail and to ensure a high quality and costeffective serviceTo ensurethat food safety regulations are adhered to at all times.Provideand maintain a highly customer focused restaurant facility.Ensurethat communication channels are maintained between appropriate staff / visitor/ patient groups with regard to patient feeding.Work in asafe manner so that no other persons are put at risk whilst completing therequired duties.Initiallydeal with any complaints / comments regarding the service in a courteous mannerfrom Trust staff or patients.Developing staff preferences, promoting flexible working arrangements,and encourage change of working practice following major life changingevents.Person SpecificationQualificationsLevel 2 Certificate in Food Hygiene (E) Basic English and maths (E) A good standard of literacy and numeracy (E)Health and SafetySpecial Skills & KnowledgeNatural & enthusiastic staff member(E)Ability to follow clear instructions and feedback to senior staff (E) Committed to quality customer care/delivering excellent customer service.(E)Effective interpersonal skills (E)Able to work with minimal supervision following set procedures. (E) Flexible approach to work and adaptable to change(E) Good manual dexterity, physical fitness(E) Good timekeeping(E)Basic numeracy(E)Knowledge of food safety and allergen regulations (E)Special RequirementsAbility to work shifts and weekends and have flexibility to needs of the service(E)Statutory RegistrationHealth and SafetyCOSHHExperienceDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. #J-18808-Ljbffr