Catering Assistant

Job summary

To support the Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Central Production Unit in delivering and assist in preparation, processing, chilling or freezing of raw materials in accordance with the strict procedures, using sophisticated high volume cooking and chilling/freezing equipment.

Detailed control of time and temperature in the transportation of food items.

To undertake various cleaning duties as detailed by the online Supervisor in line with all Legislative requirements.

To carry out duties in the various sections of the CPU including preparation and cleaning duties.

Assist in delivery of all frozen and dry goods and participate in the receipt of Stores, stock rotation assistance in issuing of stores, heavy equipment etc.

Assisting the Porter/driver in loading and unloading freezer van with racks of food items for distribution

To complete daily and weekly cleaning of all areas in accordance with COSSH departmental schedules and specifications, using appropriate equipment, chemicals and work methods, tasks to include cleaning of ovens, stoves, wall washing, floor maintenance, high cleaning, Freezers & refrigerators etc via scrubbing machines and pressure cleaners . Ensure all equipment is cleaned and maintained in the appropriate manner, Report any maintenance problems to the Kitchen Supervisor immediately a problem occurs

Main duties of the job

To assist in all types of hot and cold food to include special or therapeutic diets and ensure that all instructions issued relating to the correct procedure for handling and storing of food for the Cook Freeze/Chill Systems are observed at all times. The correct recording of any information relating to the use of the Cook Freeze/Chill System i.e. marking foils, weight of food in foils etc. are carried out in the correct manner.

To ensure that the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points Policy and Legislative Practices are observed and that all cooking processes are carried out in a clean and hygienic manner and to wear protective clothing at all times.

To report all defects of equipment immediately to the Kitchen Superintendents. To attend training sessions as and when necessary by the Production Manager.

To clean and store equipment, provisions, crockery, cutlery and utensils in a safe and hygienic manner and periodic cleaning of areas in accordance with department schedules and specification, tasks to include wall washing etc.

To document and complete temperature forms as required by Legislation and to ensure that all documentation duties and procedures are maintained for efficiency and accuracy i.e. temperature of food and equipment.

To observe and maintain the highest standards of personal hygiene, confidentiality, courtesy and consideration to all staff.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply

About us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.

We live by our core values:

• We listen, learn and improve
• We treat everyone with respect
• We all work together as one team

We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.