Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Catering Assistant

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Job summary

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM FOR 6 MONTHS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE.

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.

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 tea

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.

Details

Date posted

18 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,720 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

110-EA028-0424

Job locations

Central Production Unit, Unit 22

Treorchy Industrial Estate

Treorchy

CF42 6EQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

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.

To ensure segregation and prompt removal of waste to designated collection points, in accordance with the Trusts Safe Waste Handling Procedure.

To ensure all equipment is maintained and cleaned in the appropriate manner and to follow a cleaning schedule on a daily basis to include the cleaning of floors, walls etc as requested by the on line Supervisor.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

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.

To ensure segregation and prompt removal of waste to designated collection points, in accordance with the Trusts Safe Waste Handling Procedure.

To ensure all equipment is maintained and cleaned in the appropriate manner and to follow a cleaning schedule on a daily basis to include the cleaning of floors, walls etc as requested by the on line Supervisor.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

  • Certificate in Basic Food Hygiene

Experience

Essential

  • Working within a busy customer focused and productive work environment
  • Worked within a busy production unit environment

Desirable

  • Working in a catering environment
Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

  • Certificate in Basic Food Hygiene

Experience

Essential

  • Working within a busy customer focused and productive work environment
  • Worked within a busy production unit environment

Desirable

  • Working in a catering 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).

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

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

Central Production Unit, Unit 22

Treorchy Industrial Estate

Treorchy

CF42 6EQ


Employer's website

https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

Central Production Unit, Unit 22

Treorchy Industrial Estate

Treorchy

CF42 6EQ


Employer's website

https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

General Manager

Alison Howells

alison.howells2@wales.nhs.uk

01443443443

Details

Date posted

18 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,720 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

110-EA028-0424

Job locations

Central Production Unit, Unit 22

Treorchy Industrial Estate

Treorchy

CF42 6EQ


Supporting documents

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