Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Catering Assistant

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Job summary

We are looking to add to our great catering team to work across various sites within the trust. The role will be Monday-Friday 4 hours per day

The successful candidate will be a great team player working in our kitchens and service points, who is capable of helping the teams to continue in delivering a fantastic food service to our service users within the units . They will be a great communicator, and have the ability to think on their feet.

Candidates will be expected to have or to be able to gain at least a level 2 food hygiene level of knowledge

The role will include basic kitchen duties as well as assisting in food service to our service users.

The role will be based at Woodlands in Little Hulton.

Main duties of the job

To provide a customer focused service.

Cleaning of crockery, pots and pans. using an industrial dishwashing machine and manually washing.

Preparation of hot and cold food items, service of patient and other meals or functions.

To adhere to safe working practices in all aspects of hygiene management.

To adhere to safe working practices in all aspects of risk management and security.

Carry out general and specialised cleaning tasks in accordance with Trust procedures.

To undertake mandatory training in COSHH, HACCP and comply with all Trust policies relevant to the post particularly with regard to the food hygiene policy'

The loading of ovens and food trolleys

Please be aware this role may require periods of standing , and may involve the moving and lifting of goods and food stuffs - so the successful applicant will have to be capable of such duties

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over6,400members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Details

Date posted

25 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

437-5980487

Job locations

Woodlands Hospital

Meadowsweet Lane

Little Hulton

M28 0FE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification

Staff benefits

  • 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
  • Excellent pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Salary sacrifice car scheme
  • Wellbeing programme
  • Blue Light Card Discounts

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification

Staff benefits

  • 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
  • Excellent pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Salary sacrifice car scheme
  • Wellbeing programme
  • Blue Light Card Discounts

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Some experience of working in a catering environment
  • Experienced in working with other people.

Desirable

  • Have a food Hygiene Level 2 certification
  • Do you have previous knowledge of food allergens
  • Do you hold a current DBS

Knowledge

Essential

  • Excellent standard of personal hygiene.
  • Flexible approach to working environments
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Some experience of working in a catering environment
  • Experienced in working with other people.

Desirable

  • Have a food Hygiene Level 2 certification
  • Do you have previous knowledge of food allergens
  • Do you hold a current DBS

Knowledge

Essential

  • Excellent standard of personal hygiene.
  • Flexible approach to working environments

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

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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

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

Woodlands Hospital

Meadowsweet Lane

Little Hulton

M28 0FE


Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

Woodlands Hospital

Meadowsweet Lane

Little Hulton

M28 0FE


Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Facilities Catering Manager

Robert Dingle

robert.dingle@gmmh.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

25 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

437-5980487

Job locations

Woodlands Hospital

Meadowsweet Lane

Little Hulton

M28 0FE


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