Catering Assistant - Higher Level

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We have a position available for a friendly, flexible and conscientious person to join our small team at Berwick Infirmary working as a Catering Assistant. As part of this role, you will be required to maintain the standards of cleanliness as specified throughout the work areas, by means of approved methods.

This position is to work 13 hrs per work over 2 x 6.5 hr shifts.Shift times are either 7am-2pm or 11am-6pm. You will work a mixture of these shift times covering Monday - Sunday as part of a rota. You will also be required to work a share of Bank Holiday dates.

Other hours may be available.

Please note that it is a requirement of NHFM that all successful applicants pay for their own DBS certificate, if a DBS check is required for the post. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first monthly pay.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be responsible for receiving, checking for quality, temperature and correct quantity as per order to suppliers, and the storage of such goods in the appropriate area within the time limits set out in the department policy on Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP).

To be able to demonstrate the ability to serve food to staff and patients and to be able to check temperature levels and be aware of the Food Temperature Regulations.

Operating the central dish wash machine, cleaning, drying and checking of the staff/ward crockery and cutlery.

Preparation of vegetables, fruits and salads.

Preparation and dispatch of meals.

Patient meal service

Service of food in restaurant.

Service of food in the Dining Room and associated areas and preparation of sandwiches, hot snacks and beverages where applicable.

The cleaning and re-stocking of vending machines.

About us

NHFM is a wholly owned subsidiary of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Established in 2012, NHFM provide specialist project management services for large and small capital developments, estates maintenance and a full range of facilities services. Carrying out facilities management for a state-of-the-art specialist emergency care hospital - The Northumbria, three general hospitals - North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham hospitals - and a number of smaller community hospitals and clinic sites, we cover one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country.

Work for us and you will be making a real difference to the NHS and the thousands of people who use our services each year. Visit our website www.nhfm.co.uk for more information about who we are and benefits of working for us.

Date posted

26 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

319-6658109LW

Job locations

Berwick Infirmary

Well Close Square

Berwick upon Tweed

TD15 1LT

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsible for the preparation of foodstuffs, general cleaning of equipment and areas within the Catering Department and preparation and service of food to patients, visitors and staff in the dining room. The post holder will be required to operate in the central dish wash area.

This vacancy will include all areas of catering and serving meals of which full training will be provided.

Job description

Job responsibilities

This vacancy will include all areas of catering and serving meals of which full training will be provided.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

Basic Food Hygiene and/or Level 1 Food Safety Certificate or must be achieved within 6 months of start date
Basic Numerate & Literate Skills

Desirable

GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)
NVQ Level 1 or 2
Previous experience in a catering or food preparation environment

Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

Basic Food Hygiene and/or Level 1 Food Safety Certificate or must be achieved within 6 months of start date
Basic Numerate & Literate Skills

Desirable

GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)
NVQ Level 1 or 2
Previous experience in a catering or food preparation 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.