Job summary
An exciting opportunity has risen for a Catering Assistant to join our team based at Bridgwater Community Hospital.
As a catering team there is a strong focus on collaboration with nursing and dietetic colleagues in order that everybody involved in nutrition for patients has an understanding of food being part of the recovery process.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an experienced Catering Assistant who is flexible can work under pressure in a busy hospital environment.
To lead and assist in the efficient operation of the Catering Service for patients and the provision of all other meals throughout the hospital. This member of staff must have suitable knowledge of culinary skills, food safety and necessary nutrition to help strengthen decision making whilst working in a healthcare environment.
Although patients across Somerset FT are served through a cook freeze catering system it is vital that chefs have the ability to innovate and produce food to the very highest standard.
About us
As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.
The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.
There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To support the catering department in preparing meals for patient's and service users.
- To produce meals to a high standard.
- To take delivery of orders from members of staff and external customers.
- Directing suppliers to the appropriate place.
- To use the correct equipment at all times.
- To work well as a team and to maintain excellent communication skills.
- To adhere to food hygiene regulations and use the correct equipment when required.
- There may be a requirement to move and lift heavy items.
- The catering department may be a very hot working environment with the use of ovens, hot plates, cookers and grills.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To support the catering department in preparing meals for patient's and service users.
- To produce meals to a high standard.
- To take delivery of orders from members of staff and external customers.
- Directing suppliers to the appropriate place.
- To use the correct equipment at all times.
- To work well as a team and to maintain excellent communication skills.
- To adhere to food hygiene regulations and use the correct equipment when required.
- There may be a requirement to move and lift heavy items.
- The catering department may be a very hot working environment with the use of ovens, hot plates, cookers and grills.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Desirable
- NVQ or equivalent relevant to the role
- Food Hygiene Level 2 certificate City and Guilds or equivalent (for Catering duties only)
Knowledge/Experience
Desirable
- Knowledge of COSHH procedures
- Experience of either catering / cleaning / portering in a commercial environment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Desirable
- NVQ or equivalent relevant to the role
- Food Hygiene Level 2 certificate City and Guilds or equivalent (for Catering duties only)
Knowledge/Experience
Desirable
- Knowledge of COSHH procedures
- Experience of either catering / cleaning / portering in a commercial environment
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
