Job summary
We are looking for highly motivated individuals to join our dedicated team of Catering Assistants based at Leighton Hospital.
Our Catering service operates 7 days a week, from 7am until 8pm and may include weekend working.
Main duties of the job
As a catering assistant, you will :
- wash up, by hand or using a dishwasher
- load meals onto trolleys to go to wards and serve meals for patients
- serve meals to staff, patients and visitors in our caf or restaurant
- operate a till and handle cash
Successful candidates will be reliable, flexible, and good team players, who possess good interpersonal and communication skills.
About us
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.
We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.
The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.
During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its Be Safe BeEquiPPEd campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE.
The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives.
At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To carry out a variety of tasks within the Catering Department to ensure a quality service is providedSERVICE DELIVERY1. To maintain a high level of cleanliness and Hygiene as set out in thedepartmental Catering Policy and the Hazard Analysis Critical Control.2. To understand and practice good food hygiene practices in accordance with food hygiene regulations.3. To Assist in Food preparation and the service of patients mealsAssistant Catering and Retail Lead Chefs Catering SupervisorsWard Host/Hostess Catering Assistants.4. Acting Courteously and, ensuring all meals reach the trusts standards of service and presentation.5. To correctly dispose of all waste products e.g. food, cardboard; following the instructions given by supervisors/ Lead Chef regarding storage or disposal.6. Ensuring all crockery is clean and checked to the standards as determined by the management.7. The safe distribution of patient meals using the electronic tugs, meeting time deadlines to provide protected mealtimes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To carry out a variety of tasks within the Catering Department to ensure a quality service is providedSERVICE DELIVERY1. To maintain a high level of cleanliness and Hygiene as set out in thedepartmental Catering Policy and the Hazard Analysis Critical Control.2. To understand and practice good food hygiene practices in accordance with food hygiene regulations.3. To Assist in Food preparation and the service of patients mealsAssistant Catering and Retail Lead Chefs Catering SupervisorsWard Host/Hostess Catering Assistants.4. Acting Courteously and, ensuring all meals reach the trusts standards of service and presentation.5. To correctly dispose of all waste products e.g. food, cardboard; following the instructions given by supervisors/ Lead Chef regarding storage or disposal.6. Ensuring all crockery is clean and checked to the standards as determined by the management.7. The safe distribution of patient meals using the electronic tugs, meeting time deadlines to provide protected mealtimes.
Person Specification
Some experience
Essential
- Knowledge of working within catering
Desirable
- Catering experience would be desirable
Knowledge of hygiene regulations
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
Person Specification
Some experience
Essential
- Knowledge of working within catering
Desirable
- Catering experience would be desirable
Knowledge of hygiene regulations
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
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).
