Band 2 Catering Assistant
The closing date is 14 July 2025
Job summary
The Catering department has an exciting opportunity to work as part of the team in the kitchen that serves the Orchard Restaurant at Good Hope Hospital.
Our Catering Assistant should have a passion for ensuring customers are provided with a friendly, safe and efficient service.
The responsibilities are:
*The work involves preparation, handling and serving of foods across all areas of the Catering department and associated hospital sites. The post holder will require maintaining good food hygiene standards for patients, staff and visitors to the Trust in accordance with individual sites processes.
*Ensure codes of practice for HACCP and food safety are followed
* Cooking food for restaurant and coffee shops and served following HACCP and Food Safety guidelines
*Temperatures of cooked foods and deliveries recorded using the designated HACCP sheets
*Maintain excellent cleaning standards following cleaning schedules supplied
This is a part time post (20 hours per week)
Main duties of the job
Prepare and cook food for the restaurant and coffee shops
Ensure all food is cooked and served in compliance with HACCP and Food Safety guidelines
Communicate allergen information to staff and customers
Follow HACCP and food safety protocols.
Record temperatures of cooked, chilled, and frozen foods.
Maintain high cleaning standards using provided schedules.
Handle cleaning chemicals safely in line with COSHH regulations.
Check food dates and rotate stock appropriately.
Remove food waste correctly using designated recycling streams.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Details
Date posted
10 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,169 to £24,169 a year pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
304-9009945
Job locations
Good Hope Hospital
Rectory Rd
Sutton Coldfield
West Midlands
B75 7RR
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Good Hope Hospital
Rectory Rd
Sutton Coldfield
West Midlands
B75 7RR
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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