Catering Assistant

1 week ago


Sunderland, United Kingdom City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE) Full time

Job summary

CHoICEFacilities Services are seeking a passionate, hardworking and reliableindividual to join our team and fulfil the role of Catering Assistant

The role of aCatering Assistant is an exciting opportunity for people who are motivated,flexible, task focused and who have excellent communications skills. Weencourage and support our employees to progress within CHoICE and offer fulltraining on the job.

As a Cateringassistant you would be responsible for assisting in the efficient and effectiveproduction & service of a high quality of meals & beverages, forpatients, staff and visitors, including associated cleaning and hygiene relatedduties.

If you areambitious, caring, team player and strive to deliver high standards services,we would like to hear from YOU

CHoICEFacilities Services work together;

Todeliver nationally recognised high quality, safe, cost effective services forthe people, patients and stakeholders.

Toattract and retain employees who are proud to recommend our services.

Todeliver a wide range of high quality, effective and compliant FacilitiesManagement (FM), Procurement and Pharmacy Services.

To join afriendly, organised and positive working environment, apply for the role ofCatering Assistant.

Main duties of the job

General duties of a Catering Assistant roleincludes

Tofollow food & beverage handling procedures, in accordance with national andlocal regulations.

Undertakestock management, receipt and delivery of stock, reporting any discrepancies ordamaged goods to Supervisors.

Maintainthe appropriate knowledge and skills to safely and effectively perform all food& beverage tasks.

Maintain a clean, tidy and hygienicappearance. Ensuring that theappropriate protective clothing is worn at all times.

Distribution, delivery and serviceof food and beverages to wards and departments.

Ensuring all equipment, workingareas, including storerooms, refrigerators and freezers are kept in a clean andhygienic condition and that good hygienic practices are established andmaintained at all times.

Carry out any other duties whichare deemed reasonable and in line with the banding of the post.

Providinga food and beverage service including catering for special events to patient,staff and visitors.

Preparing,assembling and packing meals for patients and staff.

Collection, segregation anddisposal of waste materials, in accordance with policies.

Shift pattern

20 hours - Monday to Sunday 4pm - 8pm 3 week roster

CHoICE Catering Services are provided at Sunderland Royal Hospital & SunderlandEye Infirmary.

About us

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City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE - trading since 2014) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT). Based at Sunderland Royal Hospital, providing a full range of Facilities Management, Procurement and Outpatient Pharmacy services. We employ around 650 staff in a wide range of functions, ranging from cleaners, porters, engineers, procurement specialists and pharmacists.

Commitment, Care and Compassion- our Team contribute to the overall hospital environment, providing safe, secure and comfortable facilities for access by patients, staff and visitors. CHoICE is an exciting place to work that will provide you with an opportunity to grow and develop. Many of our staff work flexibly, including part-time and we are committed to offering flexible approaches to work where possible. We provide a range of benefits including Fitness Centre (SRH), cycle to work scheme and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.

We welcome all applications regardless of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under-represented groups.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsiblefor assisting in the efficient and effective production & service of a highquality of meals & beverages, for patients, staff and visitors, includingassociated cleaning and hygiene related duties.

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

Please note the Trust are not able to offer SkilledWorker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI thresholdrequirements. Applicants are requestedto consider this when making their application.Please visit for further information

Person Specification

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Ability to accept and prioritise instructions

Desirable

Previous knowledge of catering environment

Qualifications

Essential

Basic Numeracy and Literacy education

Desirable

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate Basic Allergen training

Physical skills

Essential

Combination of bending/lifting/standing and walking with frequent requirement for physical effort.

Experience

Essential

Good understanding of catering services

Desirable

Catering Experience Experience of working in a healthcare environment Experience in production environment Experience of cash/card payment handling Previous experience in dealing with the public
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