University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Kitchen Assistant

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Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us at our Taplins Nursery as a Kitchen Assistant. Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

Are you an organised and proactive individual eager to make a real difference in a friendly and welcoming environment? If so, we are looking for an enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to join our team!

At Taplins, we offer exceptional childcare for children aged 3 months to 5 years in our purpose-built nursery. Taplins operates two purpose-built nurseries that support our local NHS staff. As part of the UHS family, you will enjoy numerous benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, closure on weekends and bank holidays, and access to our NHS discount scheme.

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will be integral to our two kitchens, preparing snacks, clearing and washing up after meals, and serving food provided by our caterers.

While previous experience is desirable, it is not essential, as we provide comprehensive training when you join our team. You will use our supply systems to order meals and provisions, working closely with our nursery teams to ensure the catering system runs smoothly and efficiently.

Our nurseries are open Monday to Friday from 7 am to 6:30 pm. The successful candidate will typically work shifts from 9:15 am to 5:15 pm and will have weekends and bank holidays off.

Join us and be part of a team that values your contribution and supports your growth. Apply now to make a positive impact in our nurturing community!

About us

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Details

Date posted

02 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

Depending on experience £22,383 per annum pro rota

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

188-THQ1-0088a

Job locations

Western Community Hospital

William Macleod Way

Southampton

SO16 4XE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Responsibilities

  • Work as part of a welcoming and supportive team meeting the needs of small groups of children.
  • Organised and proactive- this is a busy role.
  • Prepare snacks, clear/ wash up after meals, and serve food provided by our caterers.
  • Use our supply systems to order meals and provisions

Please note, this role does not involve cooking. At times, the role will involve lone-working within the kitchen.

What we are looking for

  • Youll need to be calm and organised.
  • Youll need to be committed and reliable.
  • We are a busy service and team working is essential to meet each childs needs, so youll need to be ready to work closely with others.
  • Good attention to detail to ensure children who have allergies receive the correct food.

If this is you, wed love to meet you!

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Responsibilities

  • Work as part of a welcoming and supportive team meeting the needs of small groups of children.
  • Organised and proactive- this is a busy role.
  • Prepare snacks, clear/ wash up after meals, and serve food provided by our caterers.
  • Use our supply systems to order meals and provisions

Please note, this role does not involve cooking. At times, the role will involve lone-working within the kitchen.

What we are looking for

  • Youll need to be calm and organised.
  • Youll need to be committed and reliable.
  • We are a busy service and team working is essential to meet each childs needs, so youll need to be ready to work closely with others.
  • Good attention to detail to ensure children who have allergies receive the correct food.

If this is you, wed love to meet you!

Person Specification

Qualifications / training required

Essential

  • Basic literacy and numeracy skills including clear verbal communication skills
  • Willingness to complete food hygiene qualification/ allergy awareness training asap (if not already held).
  • Evidence of willingness to keep training updated

Desirable

  • Existing food hygiene qualification
  • Existing allergy awareness training completed.

Previous or relevant experience necessary

Essential

  • Working in a team environment

Desirable

  • Food preparation and handling experience

Values and Behaviours

Essential

  • Patients First
  • Always Improving
  • Working Together
Person Specification

Qualifications / training required

Essential

  • Basic literacy and numeracy skills including clear verbal communication skills
  • Willingness to complete food hygiene qualification/ allergy awareness training asap (if not already held).
  • Evidence of willingness to keep training updated

Desirable

  • Existing food hygiene qualification
  • Existing allergy awareness training completed.

Previous or relevant experience necessary

Essential

  • Working in a team environment

Desirable

  • Food preparation and handling experience

Values and Behaviours

Essential

  • Patients First
  • Always Improving
  • Working Together

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.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Western Community Hospital

William Macleod Way

Southampton

SO16 4XE


Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Western Community Hospital

William Macleod Way

Southampton

SO16 4XE


Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Nursery Manager

Anna Rixon

anna-marie.rixon@uhs.nhs.uk

07795685987

Details

Date posted

02 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

Depending on experience £22,383 per annum pro rota

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

188-THQ1-0088a

Job locations

Western Community Hospital

William Macleod Way

Southampton

SO16 4XE


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