Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Catering Assistant

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a part time (20 hours) Catering Assistant has become available at Kilton View day services in Brotton. The successful applicant will prepare and cook a range of meals for adults with learning disabilities and staff.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be responsible for the day to day running of a busy kitchen and meeting standards for food safety and hygiene. Prepare and cook hot meals for up to 13 service users with learning disabilities in line with dietician standards.

  • Be responsible for the day to day running of a busy kitchen and meeting standards for food safety and hygiene.
  • Attend relevant mandatory training alongside job description and adhere to trust values, policies and procedures.
  • Complete weekly food ordering and stock rotation
  • Communicate effectively with members of the team
  • Effectively record fridge and freezer temperatures in line with legislation

successful applicant would need to have basic understanding of trust IT systems for ordering of equipment.

Although main base is Kilton View day services they maybe a need to provide support to other areas within the service, however full details of this will be given and travel expenses will be paid.

About us

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.

From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.

We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.

We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.

We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.

Details

Date posted

14 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year pro rata, per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

346-TSL-012-24

Job locations

Kilton View Day Services

St Margaret's Way Brotton

Saltburn-by-the-Sea

TS12 2UE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

Additional contact details:- Sarah Porritt - Clinical lead 01287670020

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

Additional contact details:- Sarah Porritt - Clinical lead 01287670020

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in use of cleaning materials and equipment
  • Experience in general cleaning duties
  • Experience of working within a catering service

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Able to follow instructions and understand written and verbal communication
  • Knowledge of Health & Safety and COSHH
  • Basic IT Skills

Qualifications

Essential

  • Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2
  • Numeracy and Literacy to level 1

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 2 in Catering and Hospitality
  • Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in use of cleaning materials and equipment
  • Experience in general cleaning duties
  • Experience of working within a catering service

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Able to follow instructions and understand written and verbal communication
  • Knowledge of Health & Safety and COSHH
  • Basic IT Skills

Qualifications

Essential

  • Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2
  • Numeracy and Literacy to level 1

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 2 in Catering and Hospitality
  • Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kilton View Day Services

St Margaret's Way Brotton

Saltburn-by-the-Sea

TS12 2UE


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kilton View Day Services

St Margaret's Way Brotton

Saltburn-by-the-Sea

TS12 2UE


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Team Manager

Michelle Palfreeman

michelle.palfreeman@nhs.net

01287670020

Details

Date posted

14 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year pro rata, per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

346-TSL-012-24

Job locations

Kilton View Day Services

St Margaret's Way Brotton

Saltburn-by-the-Sea

TS12 2UE


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