Senior Catering Assistant

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

The closing date is 25 April 2025

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for 3 x 20 Hours permanent contract for a Senior Catering Assistant to join our friendly, busy & dynamic Catering Team based at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford.

The post holder will be required to work as part of the food service team in the Catering Department and at ward level at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford to provide and maintain an efficient catering service for both patient services and commercial services. This will include service of patient meals at ward level; working in the main kitchen area assisting with food preparation and cleaning and working in the central dish wash and pot area.

This may also include working out of our caffe bistro which is located in the women's and children's area of the hospital, and also Apley restaurant located on the first floor.

If this sounds of interest to you we would welcome your application.

Main duties of the job

General cleaning duties of all areas in accordance with the departments cleaning schedules using the appropriate cleaning materials/chemicals/equipment for the job, and using personal protective equipment PPE as appropriate and required for the job.
Responsible for complying with good hygiene and health & safety practices within the department in accordance with standing operating procedures and current Food Safety and Health & Safety Legislation.
Ensure high standards of personal hygiene are maintained in accordance with the Trust Food Safety Policy Code of Practice 4 in Personal Hygiene and current legal requirements.
To ensure the correct storage and stock rotation takes place within all Patient and Commercial services in line with HACCP principles.
To complete appropriate HACCP food safety documentation including taking and recording food temperatures for the departments HACCP Food Safety Management System and takecorrective action where necessary. E.g. recording food temperatures at ward level.

About us

Our catering department at The Princess Royal Hospital caters for not only patients but two thriving retail units, one being the Apley Restaurant which can be used by staff, patient and the general public and also our exclusive Caffe Bistro which is situated in the women's & children's main atrium, both retail outlets serve a variety of hot and cold beverages and also hot and cold meals, there are also numerous vending machines around the hospital that offer both hot & cold drinks and also snacks.

Our patient catering service is a cook/chill system, and we have a variety of menu options on each menu service, we use an external supplier for our cook chill food.

Working for the NHS has great benefits:

Generous annual leave allowance
child care voucher scheme
flexible working
Competitive Pension available
Weekend Enhancements
Full uniform provided

Date posted

11 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

223-SCA-130-A

Job locations

The Princess Royal Hospital

Apley Castle

Telford

TF1 6TF

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

Level 2 award in food safety or equivalent
Evidence of a commitment to continuous development

Desirable

Level 3 in Food Safety

Experience

Essential

Proven ability to work on own initiative
Proven ability to manage own workload and prioritise when there are competing priorities
Evidence of experience of working and contributing in a team
Evidence of ability to work under pressure

Desirable

Relevant experience of working in a catering environment, however full training will be given as part of an induction plan lasting at least a few weeks

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Evidence of good literacy skills and the ability to understand instructions, guidance, policies and procedures
Evidence of delivering a high level of customer service

Desirable

Knowledge of food safety systems, HACCP, COSHH and dealing with Allergens
Proven ability to communicate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders including; patients, staff-members, visitors, suppliers & environmental health

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

Level 2 award in food safety or equivalent
Evidence of a commitment to continuous development

Desirable

Level 3 in Food Safety

Experience

Essential

Proven ability to work on own initiative
Proven ability to manage own workload and prioritise when there are competing priorities
Evidence of experience of working and contributing in a team
Evidence of ability to work under pressure

Desirable

Relevant experience of working in a catering environment, however full training will be given as part of an induction plan lasting at least a few weeks

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Evidence of good literacy skills and the ability to understand instructions, guidance, policies and procedures
Evidence of delivering a high level of customer service

Desirable

Knowledge of food safety systems, HACCP, COSHH and dealing with Allergens
Proven ability to communicate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders including; patients, staff-members, visitors, suppliers & environmental health

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.