Catering Assistant

Job description

Job responsibilities

To comply with and contribute to the ongoing development of all Trust policies in respect of Health & Safety at Work, Fire Regulations and Procedures, Manual Handling, COSHH, Food Hygiene Regulation including full implementation of the HACCAP for the individual location.

To assist in the preparation of food and set up for meal service in the caf in accordance with The Trusts Catering Policy.

Ensure any issues (food or maintenance related i.e. equipment) are highlighted to the Deputy Catering Manager.

Responsible for reporting equipment failures in timely manner to the Deputy Catering Manager to ensure no delay in meals service and repairs are arranged at the earliest opportunity.

Strip down and clean the catering equipment including ovens, fridges, freezers and work areas.

Maintain a clean and tidy working environment.

Be able to work in a range of extreme temperatures (i.e. hot and cold) relevant to the production of food and drinks.

To maintain a high standard of personal hygiene

To work as a key member of the caf team and adapt to service needs as required.

Complete mandatory training, and any training identified to meet service standards and the annual PADR.

Preparing perfectly blended drinks and serving high-quality food that delights our customers.

Keeping the counter area clean

Receiving and processing payments including orders placed via an app (card payments only)

Being an enthusiastic team player and excellent communicator

Maintaining stock of clean mugs and plates

Learning about brewing methods, beverage blends, food preparation and presentation techniques

Check if brewing equipment operates properly and report any maintenance needs.

Take part in audits to ensure compliance.

Maintain brand standards.

Prepare pre ordered food and drink orders for collection.

Stock rotation of provisions in accordance with HACCP.

To greet suppliers and delivery services, taking receipt of goods completing the necessary paperwork

This job description is not a definitive or exhaustive list of responsibilities but identifies key tasks and duties of the post holders.

For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below.

As a Trust we are keen to offer and encourage flexible working opportunities to address health and wellbeing and work-life balance for our employees, this will have a positive impact on the care we provide.

Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality and experience of working life and we recognise that it is a key contributor for the recruitment and retention of our employees.

We therefore support and encourage open conversations around a specific working pattern to suit your work-life balance or a multi-role career, if it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.

Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee in order to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay, based on: patient/service user and staff experience, service delivery and work-life balance of colleagues.

We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.

We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.

To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at https://joinnlag.co.uk/

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We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers.

Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.

Person Specification

Education and Qulifications

Essential

• Must hold a basic food hygine qualification or be required to complete this within 12 months of commencing the role
• Must hold HACCAP qualification or be required to complete this within 12 months of commencing

Desirable

• Basic Food Hygiene

Knowlege and skills

Essential

• Experience of customer service and of interacting with customers

Desirable

• Previous experience working in a catering 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Diana Princess of Wales

Scartho Road

Grimsby

DN33 2BA

Employer's website

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