Job summary
We have a number of new catering roles to increase our staff who carry out duties in the central Production Kitchen, Restaurant or Cafes and associated areas. This is due to the opening of the new Bristol Surgical Centre building on the Southmead Hospital site.
You could have various duties which include service of food, cleaning of premises and equipment, pre-preparation of food items prior to service and to regenerate cooked meals for patients at lunch and supper at ward level. It can involve taking of cash, manly via the use of cash tills. Pot wash and working in the catering stores area. Full training is given before this duty is undertaken
Please apply to express your interest. We are planning an assessment day at the Greenway Centre in Southmead on Thursday 5th June, but if you can't make that day, we can allocate another date, just let us know in your application.
Main duties of the job
Skills requiredo Ability to communicate with other catering staff regarding work issues and instructionsTrainingo To be able to undertake a structured training programme through taught courses and on the job training to last approximately 3 months to include foundation certificate in food hygiene/level 2 food safety certificate, and equipment training (slicing, boilers, cooling kettles etc). To be signed off as competent with a 3-4 month period Experience preferredo Recent relevant catering experience (within the last 3 years)o Currently working in the Catering Industryo Up to date awareness of Catering Procedures and Food Safety
About us
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Ability to work as a member of a team or alone Ability to organise day to day work tasks of self Ability to carry out basic teaching skills in assisting and demonstrating duties to new members of staff. Basic literacy and numeracy skills. Flexibility able to handle several tasks at once, e.g. reading patients menus whilst plating up the food item ordered, interacting with staff whilst serving food Written and verbal communication skills. Ability to interact verbally with patients, other staff, customers and visitors both in person and over the telephone Ability to communicate with other catering staff regarding work issues and instructions Ability to read instructions relating to work processes. Ability to use initiative and take prompt follow up action as required by the situation, e.g. replacing a patients meal. Knowledge of the food menu and special diets, dietary requirements and Allergens Ability to present and garnish meals to expected high standard of the Catering Department. Dealing with customers complaints. Training will be given for the above. Preparing salads, sandwiches, some cold sweets, cheese and biscuits etc prior to food service, plate and garnish. Preparing of work stations for the service of meals Prepare patient meal trays prior to food service. Serving/dispatching of meals for patients and dealing with any issues that arise eg menu mix ups, last minute dietary requests Serving of meals to other staff members and special function guests interacting and communicating as appropriate at all times Receipt of food, recording of temperatures and regen of food. Assisting Chefs as and when required with food preparation in readiness for cooking. Cleaning of premises including floors, walls, sinks, wash hand basins, work surfaces, cupboards etc.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Ability to work as a member of a team or alone Ability to organise day to day work tasks of self Ability to carry out basic teaching skills in assisting and demonstrating duties to new members of staff. Basic literacy and numeracy skills. Flexibility able to handle several tasks at once, e.g. reading patients menus whilst plating up the food item ordered, interacting with staff whilst serving food Written and verbal communication skills. Ability to interact verbally with patients, other staff, customers and visitors both in person and over the telephone Ability to communicate with other catering staff regarding work issues and instructions Ability to read instructions relating to work processes. Ability to use initiative and take prompt follow up action as required by the situation, e.g. replacing a patients meal. Knowledge of the food menu and special diets, dietary requirements and Allergens Ability to present and garnish meals to expected high standard of the Catering Department. Dealing with customers complaints. Training will be given for the above. Preparing salads, sandwiches, some cold sweets, cheese and biscuits etc prior to food service, plate and garnish. Preparing of work stations for the service of meals Prepare patient meal trays prior to food service. Serving/dispatching of meals for patients and dealing with any issues that arise eg menu mix ups, last minute dietary requests Serving of meals to other staff members and special function guests interacting and communicating as appropriate at all times Receipt of food, recording of temperatures and regen of food. Assisting Chefs as and when required with food preparation in readiness for cooking. Cleaning of premises including floors, walls, sinks, wash hand basins, work surfaces, cupboards etc.
Person Specification
Shortlisting criteria
Essential
- Must hold or be able to obtain a Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Food Hygiene (or equivalent) within 3 months of starting employment with NBT.
- Current knowledge of Catering Procedures and Food Safety at a supervisory level and in high-volume outlets
- Recent experience in the catering industry within the last 3 years, with the most recent position held no later than 6 months ago
- Currently employed in the catering industry
- Ability to follow instructions
- Proven ability to communicate effectively with colleagues
Person Specification
Shortlisting criteria
Essential
- Must hold or be able to obtain a Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Food Hygiene (or equivalent) within 3 months of starting employment with NBT.
- Current knowledge of Catering Procedures and Food Safety at a supervisory level and in high-volume outlets
- Recent experience in the catering industry within the last 3 years, with the most recent position held no later than 6 months ago
- Currently employed in the catering industry
- Ability to follow instructions
- Proven ability to communicate effectively with colleagues
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
