Catering Assistant

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

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Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Catering Assistant to work at Corby Community Hospital.

The Catering Assistant role will be flexible, and will involve working in the main production kitchen preparing and cooking meals for the patient service as required, general cleaning as well as deep cleaning duties, removal of waste, maintaining strict confidentiality and being focused on maintaining a clean and welcoming environment for our patients and visitors. The post holder will be part of the integrated team of services which include cleaners and porters for the site.

Shift pattern: 2 week rota (This shift pattern may be subject to change), Weekends paid at enhanced rates.

Week 1: Monday to Friday 3.30pm - 7.00pmWeek 2: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday 3.30pm - 7.00pm

Main duties of the job

Some of the main duties of this job include:

To provide a high-quality domestic service in a way that is conducive to patient care ensuring policies are adhered to.
To undertake all cleaning tasks by following cleaning specifications, using the appropriate equipment and materials.
Carry out floor maintenance i.e. mopping & display "wet floor" warning cones when necessary. Shampoo carpets and corridor mats.
Regular removal of waste ensuring the correct use of bags in accordance with hospital procedures and colour coding.
Use all chemicals/cleaning agents & machinery in a safe manner and in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
Undertake deep clean, clinical clean, admission and infection clean as required by infection control procedure.
To always store equipment and cleaning chemicals under lock and key and ensure COSHH regulations are adhered to within the working area.
To observe the colour coded cleaning system used within the Trust.
Wear protective clothing/uniform as supplied by the Trust, maintaining a tidy appearance.
To report accidents and near misses in accordance with Trust procedures.
To undertake and complete Trust mandatory and role specific training.
This is a physically demanding role which requires pushing and pulling daily to carry out the range of duties required.

About us

NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools.We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.

Date posted

13 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year pro rata pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

270-TE439-CORP-A

Job locations

Corby Community Hospital

Cottingham Rd,

Corby

NN17 2UN

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Food Hygiene Qualification / experience in food preparation

Desirable

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Skills

Essential

To be able to carry out written & verbal instructions

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Food Hygiene Qualification / experience in food preparation

Desirable

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Skills

Essential

To be able to carry out written & verbal instructions

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.