Catering Assistant (Main kitchen)

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

The post holder will provide the highest standards of food preparation, hygiene and temperature monitoring of food without constant supervision, and be able to work as part of a team.

To also observe current Health & Safety Regulations, and strictly adhere to the control of Substance Hazardous to Health (COSHH) policy and the Current Food Hygiene Regulations.

Main duties of the job

Prepare and wash salad items, package, label in accordance the regulations regarding allergens/nutrition
Preparation works for sandwich fillings to be carried out, ensuring all items are labelled and reflect correct use by date.
Prepare sandwich orders and label correctly in accordance to regulations regarding allergens/nutrition, and correct use of use by dates
To assist in the portioning control area, by measuring/weighing food into containers, sealing containers, labelling and ensure strict temperature controls are maintained during this process.
To ensure food labelling that reflects ingredients and food intolerances are correct before disruption
Deep cleaning ward Kitchens weekly
Prepare and wash salad items, package, label in accordance the regulations regarding allergens/nutrition
Preparation works for sandwich fillings to be carried out,
Prepare sandwich orders and label correctly in accordance to regulations r
To assist in the portioning control area, by measuring/weighing food into containers, sealing containers, labelling and ensure strict temperature controls are maintained during this process.
To ensure food labelling that reflects ingredients and food intolerances
- To maintain a high level of cleanliness and hygiene whilst handling food
- To comply with the relevant legislation including the Food Safety Act 1999
- To comply/observe the current Health & Safety Regulations
- Adhere to the control of Substance Hazardous to Health policy (COSHH)

About us

Your work will involve working alongside patients and occasionally interacting with them as you carry out your duties outlined below.
You will be working as part of the Facilities Team and are expected to have a flexible approach to your duties.
Full training will be provided, along with on-going on-line and face to face training.
Full uniform and PPE will be provided
Benefits include a generous NHS pension, annual leave starting at 35 days including Bank Holidays for full-time roles, and generous financial enhancements for anti-social hours and weekend working

Date posted

23 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

354-EF-20192

Job locations

Mill View Hospital Main Kitchen

Nevill Avenue

Brighton

BN3 7HZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Hold a clean valid-in date enhanced DBS certificate issued in the last 12 months or a valid in-date DBS certificate registered with the update service (if held by a third party) to commence employment successfully. If you do not yet hold an enhanced clean DBS certificate issued in the last 12 months or a valid certification of a DBS registered with the update service (with photographic evidence) - you will be required to apply for a new DBS part of your application
Provide professional employment/educational references covering the last 3 years

Job description

Job responsibilities

Hold a clean valid-in date enhanced DBS certificate issued in the last 12 months or a valid in-date DBS certificate registered with the update service (if held by a third party) to commence employment successfully. If you do not yet hold an enhanced clean DBS certificate issued in the last 12 months or a valid certification of a DBS registered with the update service (with photographic evidence) - you will be required to apply for a new DBS part of your application
Provide professional employment/educational references covering the last 3 years

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

General Education to GCSE level

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Excellent customer care skills
Previous experience of cleaning/catering equipment

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

General Education to GCSE level

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Excellent customer care skills
Previous experience of cleaning/catering equipment

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).

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