Food Service Assistant - Huntingdon

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

The post holder will work as part of the Catering Team who work together to provide food for our patients, staff and visitors. The post holder will be required to carry out general cleaning duties ensuring the standards required by the Trust.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties and Responsibilities

To work both independently and as part of a team to ensuring the safe provision of high-quality meals as part of the trusts inhouse catering service.
To work in all areas of the kitchen undertaking a variety of shifts to cover the workload.
To clean and prepare the Finessa meal system and associated areas in preparation for meal service.
To carry out basic food preparation, packing, labelling and chilling of items following set recipes and procedures.
To ensure food production equipment is cleaned thoroughly and promptly ready for re-use and operating pot washing equipment.
To clean designated areas of the Catering Department as laid down in the Departmental Standard Operating Procedures (Food Service Policy), undertaking the deep cleaning of specific items or areas as directed by the Team Leader.

About us

We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.

As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:

Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
Flexible working opportunities;
Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Date posted

01 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

176-C-6258371

Job locations

Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Hinchingbrooke Park

Huntingdon

PE29 6NT

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification for more information regarding this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification for more information regarding this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

Food Allergy Training Course
HACCP Level 2

Experience

Desirable

Previous experience in large scale catering
Good understanding of HACCP, Health and Safety Legislation and COSSH.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

Food Allergy Training Course
HACCP Level 2

Experience

Desirable

Previous experience in large scale catering
Good understanding of HACCP, Health and Safety Legislation and COSSH.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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.