Catering Assistant

Job description

Job responsibilities

Catering Assistants must be committed to applying a partnership approach to new ways of working which best deliver the range and quality of service required, in as efficient and effective a way as possible and organised to best meet the needs of the service. Catering assistants work as part of a busy team to deliver a quality service as directed by policies and procedures monitored by service supervisors. Assisting in all aspects of cleaning duties, including use of industrial dishwasher, relating to the provision of the meal production and service provision.

For day-to-day duties, responsible to the Service Supervisor for work allocation, consultation and instruction as well as seeking information, direction or approval as appropriate.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Serving meals to patients, or staff as required, giving due attention to compliance with the Catering Department Hygiene & Quality Standards

To serve patient meals accurately as per patients choice, to ensure patients receive the correct meal requested.

Attractive presentation of all food items served with correct and consistent portion control.

Meeting required tempo of work & service deadlines.

As applicable to daily work section, completing written records of times and temperatures of foods as required. (H.A.C.C.P. Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points). Reporting to Section Supervisor regarding any food items which are not considered to be of a satisfactory temperature / standard for meals service.

Ensuring that all items needing refrigeration are correctly stored and used in date code stock rotation.

Moving & handling of Meal Trolleys e.g., General transfer of food items, using trolleys and other food service equipment within operational areas. (Observing safe 'Moving & Handling - refer to sections below)

Utilisation of electric tug for delivery/return of meal trolleys where appropriate

Assisting in basic food preparation as required.

Clearing and cleaning of crockery, utensils, catering equipment and premises as required to maintain high standards of cleanliness. Dishwashing operations (including use of industrial crockery & utensil washing machinery)

Being aware of and complying with correct cleaning procedures and instructions for use of cleaning materials. (C.O.S.H.H. Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) to maintain the hygienic cleaning of the department and equipment ready for the next meal service.

Being correctly / cleanly dressed when on duty and in compliance with uniform policy rules regarding jewellery, watches, hair controls etc. Strictly complying with department codes of practice for general food safety and personal hygiene.

See attached Job Description for full details

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Basic Reading and writing skills which are required to read and understand policies and procedures and Catering instructions and procedures.
• Will satisfactorily complete Food Hygiene training and achieve qualification within first 12 weeks of employment

Desirable

• Holding recent Qualification in Food Hygiene at Level 2

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• 2 Satisfactory References
• Previous employment that indicate capability to undertake training in duties of post
• Experienced in catering industry in similar position with full working knowledge of hygiene & food safety
• Evident Good Personal Hygiene, Clean and tidy appearance

Skills and Ability

Essential

• Ability to carry out catering tasks with special attention to food hygiene, food presentation and speed of work.
• Physically able enough to fulfil tasks of the post (refer to Job Description).
• Previous experience of working in large group / busy environment.

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

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Victoria Hospital

Whinney Heys Road

Blackpool

FY3 8NR

Employer's website

http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)