Job summary
We are looking for Catering Assistant / Catering Ward Host to work within Catering at Conquest Hospital.
You will be working as part of a varied Team within ESHT carrying out an important roll within Catering ensuring the patients receive the nutrition they require in a safe and hygienic manner. This position is very varied and you will liaise with Catering staff and Ward staff.
Main duties of the job
Delivering & collecting Catering trolleys to and from Wards etc.
Liaising with Ward staff, Catering Staff etc.
Packing, emptying and cleaning Catering trolleys
Dishwashing
Following hygiene practices & stock control for the Catering areas
Any other reasonable duties
About us
We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached. (Please note that we are currently reviewing the JD so slight changes maybe made)
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached. (Please note that we are currently reviewing the JD so slight changes maybe made)
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
- Evidence of standard level of education to GCSE level
Desirable
- 706/1 or equivalent craft qualification (NVQ)
- Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate
- Knowledge of HACCP
Experience
Essential
- Basic food production knowledge
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
- Evidence of standard level of education to GCSE level
Desirable
- 706/1 or equivalent craft qualification (NVQ)
- Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate
- Knowledge of HACCP
Experience
Essential
- Basic food production knowledge
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).
