Catering Assistant

2 months ago

BerwickuponTweed, United Kingdom Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

We have a position available for a friendly, flexible and conscientious person to join our small team at Berwick Infirmary working as a Catering Assistant. As part of this role, you will be required to maintain the standards of cleanliness as specified throughout the work areas, by means of approved methods.

This position is to work 13 hrs per work over 2 x hr times are either 7am-2pm or 11am-6pm. You will work a mixture of these shift times covering Monday - Sunday as part of a rota. You will also be required to work a share of Bank Holiday dates.

Other hours may be available.

Please note that it is a requirement of NHFM that all successful applicants pay for their own DBS certificate, if a DBS check is required for the post. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first monthly pay.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be responsible for receiving, checking for quality, temperature and correct quantity as per order to suppliers, and the storage of such goods in the appropriate area within the time limits set out in the department policy on Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP).

To be able to demonstrate the ability to serve food to staff and patients and to be able to check temperature levels and be aware of the Food Temperature Regulations.

Operating the central dish wash machine, cleaning, drying and checking of the staff/ward crockery and cutlery.

Preparation of vegetables, fruits and salads.

Preparation and dispatch of meals.

Patient meal service

Service of food in restaurant.

Service of food in the Dining Room and associated areas and preparation of sandwiches, hot snacks and beverages where applicable.

The cleaning and re-stocking of vending machines.

About us

NHFM is a wholly owned subsidiary of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Established in 2012, NHFM provide specialist project management services for large and small capital developments, estates maintenance and a full range of facilities services. Carrying out facilities management for a state-of-the-art specialist emergency care hospital - The Northumbria, three general hospitals - North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham hospitals - and a number of smaller community hospitals and clinic sites, we cover one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country.

Come and work for us and we can offer you:

Competitive rates of pay Enhanced rates of pay for working evenings, nights, weekends and bank holidays Favourable employment terms and conditions - we mirror NHS Agenda for Change terms and conditions ( which includes up to 33 days annual leave + bank holidays per year, generous maternity and paternity leave provisions, occupational sick pay, and much more NHS Pension Scheme Career development opportunities Fantastic staff benefits including car lease, home electronics, cycle to work and childcare schemes, priority access to vaccinations, physiotherapy, counselling, stopping smoking services, among many more A great employee experience - we score very highly on our employee satisfaction metrics Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsible for the preparation of foodstuffs, general cleaning of equipment and areas within the Catering Department and preparation and service of food to patients, visitors and staff in the dining room. The post holder will be required to operate in the central dish wash area.

This vacancy will include all areas of catering and serving meals of which full training will be provided.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

Basic Food Hygiene and/or Level 1 Food Safety Certificate or must be achieved within 6 months of start date Basic Numerate & Literate Skills

Desirable

GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent) NVQ Level 1 or 2 Previous experience in a catering or food preparation environment

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