Job summary
16 Hour Catering Assistant Hours Of Duty 4.45pm - 8.00pm
Catering Assistant Chorley District Hospital
Our team is just that - a team - all supporting each other and working together to achieve the best outcomes, and we are really proud of this.
We cannot wait to welcome you to the team when you start.
We promise to look after you and you will have experienced Catering Staff to help you along the way as you find out how we work and all the brilliant tasks we undertake.
See Susan talk about her role as a catering Assistant to give you a snapshot: https://vimeo.com/685894666/323be04684
Main duties of the job
Your day to day role will assist with all associated duties connected with the delivery of staff and patient meal services. You will deal with food service in areas including wards, dining rooms and satellite venues. It goes without saying that you will be required to adhere to departmental standards and food hygiene regulations. You will also act at all times in a manner that upholds the Trust's values, working as part of a team to ensure efficiency and excellent customer care.
Catering experience is desirable along with a Level 2 Certificate in food safety though this is not essential, as full training will be given.
Our service is one where your passion, drive and motivation will genuinely make a real difference. Don't just take our word for it, have a chat with Gina Mcmonagle our Assistant Catering Manager.
About us
This is a challenging but rewarding job role and there's no doubt that will need motivated, enthusiastic team players, who are willing to work hard within a strong team, to provide a KEY service within the hospital for both staff and patients.
Come and join us here at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals a place where we are proud to work
Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.
You'll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you'd never have done.
You'll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care and enhancing their experience which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As part of your role you will need to assist with all associated duties connected with the delivery of staff and patient meal services within food service areas including wards, dining rooms and satellite venues. You will be required to adhere to departmental standards and food hygiene regulations.
To act at all times in a manner that upholds the Trusts values, working as part of a team to ensure efficiency and excellent customer care.
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Communicate effectively with colleagues to ensure an accurate exchange of information about catering tasks and service needs
- Communicate with a range of customers in person and over the telephone to understand individual needs and provide information relating to the catering service
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Undertake all duties relating to food service, including:-
- preparing food service areas and equipment
- serving food and drinks in patient / staff dining outlets and on the patient meal assembly belt
- serving food and drinks at hospitality events held on Trust premises and occasionally in other locations
- delivering and collecting meal trolleys to/from wards and departments
clearing and tidying up after any catering operation - Undertake cleaning either manually or using mechanical equipment provided e.g. cleaning of areas, washing of crockery, cutlery and utensils
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Operate cash registers in retail areas, demonstrating diligence at all times
As you may know the Government passed legislation requiring vaccination as a condition of deployment which was due to come in from 1 April 2022. However on the 31Jan 2022 the Secretary of State has announced that this is being reconsidered. Whilst we wait for further guidance, asa Trustwe have made the decision to continue to gather vaccine status during our pre-employment stagesshould you be made an offer, no offer would be conditional upon you having a vaccine but we need to make you aware that if the decision is taken by the government to implement mandated Covid vaccines in the future then your employment may be at risk if you do not have these.
Vaccination against continues to be the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and, of course, your patients from the virus. NHS England and NHS Improvement have always been clear that staff have a professional duty to be vaccinated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As part of your role you will need to assist with all associated duties connected with the delivery of staff and patient meal services within food service areas including wards, dining rooms and satellite venues. You will be required to adhere to departmental standards and food hygiene regulations.
To act at all times in a manner that upholds the Trusts values, working as part of a team to ensure efficiency and excellent customer care.
-
Communicate effectively with colleagues to ensure an accurate exchange of information about catering tasks and service needs
- Communicate with a range of customers in person and over the telephone to understand individual needs and provide information relating to the catering service
-
Undertake all duties relating to food service, including:-
- preparing food service areas and equipment
- serving food and drinks in patient / staff dining outlets and on the patient meal assembly belt
- serving food and drinks at hospitality events held on Trust premises and occasionally in other locations
- delivering and collecting meal trolleys to/from wards and departments
clearing and tidying up after any catering operation - Undertake cleaning either manually or using mechanical equipment provided e.g. cleaning of areas, washing of crockery, cutlery and utensils
-
Operate cash registers in retail areas, demonstrating diligence at all times
As you may know the Government passed legislation requiring vaccination as a condition of deployment which was due to come in from 1 April 2022. However on the 31Jan 2022 the Secretary of State has announced that this is being reconsidered. Whilst we wait for further guidance, asa Trustwe have made the decision to continue to gather vaccine status during our pre-employment stagesshould you be made an offer, no offer would be conditional upon you having a vaccine but we need to make you aware that if the decision is taken by the government to implement mandated Covid vaccines in the future then your employment may be at risk if you do not have these.
Vaccination against continues to be the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and, of course, your patients from the virus. NHS England and NHS Improvement have always been clear that staff have a professional duty to be vaccinated.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Good general education to GCSE standard
- Computer literate i.e. logging on to emails, online training etc.
- Basic Health and Safety
- Working towards or completed Level 2 Certificate in Food Hygiene
Desirable
- Level 3 Certificate in Food Hygiene
- Level 2 certificate in H.A.C.C.P
- Food Production Qualifications - C&G 706 /NVQ Level 2
- COSHH qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Previous Experience in the Catering Industry
- Previous experience in dealing with the public.
- Awareness of confidentiality in an NHS environment
- Knowledge of Information Governance
- Awareness of the standards of hygiene and cleanliness within a healthcare setting
Desirable
- Knowledge of Therapeutic diets.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Good general education to GCSE standard
- Computer literate i.e. logging on to emails, online training etc.
- Basic Health and Safety
- Working towards or completed Level 2 Certificate in Food Hygiene
Desirable
- Level 3 Certificate in Food Hygiene
- Level 2 certificate in H.A.C.C.P
- Food Production Qualifications - C&G 706 /NVQ Level 2
- COSHH qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Previous Experience in the Catering Industry
- Previous experience in dealing with the public.
- Awareness of confidentiality in an NHS environment
- Knowledge of Information Governance
- Awareness of the standards of hygiene and cleanliness within a healthcare setting
Desirable
- Knowledge of Therapeutic diets.
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.
