Catering Assistant

Job summary

University Hospitals of North Midlands is currently unable to provide sponsorship for this role. This is in accordance with UKVI guidelines and legislation, as these roles do not meet the skill nor salary threshold for sponsorship. If you hold a graduate visa, you are welcome to apply for this role however it is important to note that UHNM will be unable to offer sponsorship at the end of your graduate visa, you must also have at least six months until your graduate visa expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Catering Team at County Hospital Stafford. Working with an experienced team you will be delivering Fresh Food to our patients and visitors.

This position benefits from enhanced pay due to some working hours being during weekends. The rota is as follows

Week 1 - - Mon 16.30-19.30, Tue 16.30-19.30, Fri 16.30-19.30, Sat 16.30-19.30, Sun 16.30-19.30

Week 2 - - Mon 16.30-19.30, Tue 16.30-19.30, Fri 16.30-19.30, Sat 16.30-19.30, Sun 16.30-19.30

Primary duties will include the presentation and service of meals to patients, supporting the restaurant meal services and general hygiene duties throughout the department

The individual will need to be adaptable, hardworking and be a self-motivated individual to meet the team and operational goals.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a dedicated and reliable Catering Service Assistant to join our team at Stafford County Hospital. This part-time position involves working in a busy hospital environment, ensuring that high standards of food service are maintained across various wards and departments.

Key Responsibilities:

- Preparing and serving meals to patients, staff, and visitors in accordance with dietary requirements and health & safety standards.

- Assisting with the preparation and organisation of food items, ensuring compliance with NHS guidelines.

- Ensuring cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen and dining areas, including washing up and sanitising surfaces.

- Taking and recording meal orders from patients, considering any specific dietary needs.

- Delivering food to wards in a timely manner, ensuring it is served at the correct temperature.

- Managing and replenishing stock levels, ensuring that all food items are stored correctly.

- Liaising with healthcare staff to ensure that patients' dietary requirements are met.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

County Hospital

Weston Road

Stafford

ST16 3SA

Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

County Hospital

Weston Road

Stafford

ST16 3SA

Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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