Retail Catering Assistant

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 28 November 2024

Job summary

An exciting full-timevacancy has arisen for an outgoing, energetic person to join our Retail Catering team.

Our department has been chosen as an 'exemplar site' for NHS catering, following the recommendations of a national Independent Review into NHS Hospital Food . It was one of the first 14 sites across England (and the only site in Greater Manchester) in 2021 to be chosen for the honour.

The exemplar sites have been described as brave, courageous, and innovative and the title is a testament to the team and the wonderful work that takes place here.

Our retail offering consists of 5 busy catering outlets across the site - proudly serving 'barista-made' Costa Coffee in 3 outlets, as well as a shop and recently refurbished Restaurant.

Main duties of the job

Assist in the service of food items as required

Working around the site including the Costa outlets serving beverages and food

To be able to dismantle and reassemble equipment being cleaned

Carrying out cleaning duties in accordance with Departmental Specifications and Cleaning Policy

Disposing of food waste and refuse safely and hygienically

  • Assist in the cleaning of all containers, crockery, and cutlery used in the service to Staff, and Visitors
  • To operate a till and re-stock areas
  • Using the uniforms provided and meeting the required standards of dress, including the displaying of name badge

The vacant 37.50 hours are to be worked over adayshift pattern, from Monday to Sunday and the hours of work will be contracted anywhere from 7:00am and 7:30pm due to service requirements.

About us

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Benefits we offer to you:

o Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

o NHS pension scheme membership

o Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further

o NHS Staff discounts

o Cycle to work scheme

oSalary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt

o Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice

Date posted

14 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

362-A-24-6770565

Job locations

Stepping Hill Hospital

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE


Job description

Job responsibilities

The main duties of the role involve:

  • Communicating effectively with the wider team
  • The operation and clean down of a commercial dishwasher including temperature monitoring
  • Lifting large and often heavy kitchen items using appropriate manual handling techniques
  • Knowledge of recipes, allergens, COSHH and food hygiene
  • General cleaning duties
  • Attention to detail is a must
  • Carrying out any tasks required to maintain the safety, cleanliness and tidiness of the area
  • Disposing of food waste and refuse safely and hygienically
  • Supporting new or less experienced work colleagues to adapt in the workplace

Previous experience and training would be preferred, however this is certainly not essential to the right candidate, as full training would be provided. Manual dexterity is a must, as we are a fast paced and ever changing environment.

A full staff uniform is provided.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.

If successful this vacancy will require a Standard DBS check at a cost of £21.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary

In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The main duties of the role involve:

  • Communicating effectively with the wider team
  • The operation and clean down of a commercial dishwasher including temperature monitoring
  • Lifting large and often heavy kitchen items using appropriate manual handling techniques
  • Knowledge of recipes, allergens, COSHH and food hygiene
  • General cleaning duties
  • Attention to detail is a must
  • Carrying out any tasks required to maintain the safety, cleanliness and tidiness of the area
  • Disposing of food waste and refuse safely and hygienically
  • Supporting new or less experienced work colleagues to adapt in the workplace

Previous experience and training would be preferred, however this is certainly not essential to the right candidate, as full training would be provided. Manual dexterity is a must, as we are a fast paced and ever changing environment.

A full staff uniform is provided.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.

If successful this vacancy will require a Standard DBS check at a cost of £21.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary

In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Retail Experience

Desirable

  • Working in Similar Environment

Knowledge

Essential

  • Good Standard of Education

Desirable

  • Food Hygeine Knowledge

Training

Essential

  • Food Hygiene Qualification

Desirable

  • Customer Service

Standards

Essential

  • Keen Attention to Detail

Desirable

  • Personable
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Retail Experience

Desirable

  • Working in Similar Environment

Knowledge

Essential

  • Good Standard of Education

Desirable

  • Food Hygeine Knowledge

Training

Essential

  • Food Hygiene Qualification

Desirable

  • Customer Service

Standards

Essential

  • Keen Attention to Detail

Desirable

  • Personable

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

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stepping Hill Hospital

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE


Employer's website

http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stepping Hill Hospital

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE


Employer's website

http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Assistant Catering Manager (Restaurant & Retail)

Erica Bell

erica.bell@stockport.nhs.uk

01614195080

Date posted

14 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

362-A-24-6770565

Job locations

Stepping Hill Hospital

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE


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