Reactive Catering Assistant
CDD Services (Synchronicity Care Ltd)
The closing date is 24 January 2025
Job summary
The successful candidate will play an integral role within the team in ensuring that the food is prepared, delivered and the department is cleaned to the highest standard. Previous catering and barista trained is desirable for this post
Successful post holders will be responsible for the provision of catering services within Saffreys Restaurant and Cafe and to ensure that areas are safe and hygienic at all times. All staff would be part of a team and have the ability to use a degree of initiative to prioritize and organise the daily duties, whilst maintaining a professional approach at all times regardless of the situation. Post holders will be also be expected to be flexible to the needs of the service.
The successful applicant will have
Previous catering experience in a fast paced environment
Sound knowledge of food hygiene regulations
Demonstrate a can do attitude
Excellent communication and customer care skills
Level 2 Certificate in Food Hygiene
Main duties of the job
Service Delivery
To work under the direction of the Retail Services Supervisor/Manager and assist in the preparation of nutritious and appetizing meals and snacks for staff and visitors, according to planned menu using specified recipes, methods and systems for cook chill catering to the highest possible standards nutritional, temperature, quality, presentation, hygiene and safety and allergen regulations
To be involved in the preparation of all retail and buffet products, adhering strictly to standard recipes, methods and production planning adhered to.
Ensure high standards of food quality from point of purchase to meal preparation, cooking and service, ensuring quality control process throughout.
To operate the electronic tills and the handling of cash
To work within the coffee shop outlet after full training with the barista style machines
To assist in temperature monitoring and recording of all produced meals/foodstuffs and food storage equipment in accordance with standards as laid down in the Catering Departments Policies and Procedures and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points(HACCP)
Assist with receipt, quality assurance and stock control of goods
About us
CDD Services / SCL is a wholly owned subsidiary of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) set up to deliver a range of non-clinical services The company is a separate legal body to CDDFT.
CDD Services offers its own Terms and Conditions of employment which differ to the national NHS Terms and Conditions. As an employee in the company you will benefit from:
- A Competitive salary
- Excellent Performance Related Bonus Scheme
- Access to a pension scheme - National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) CDD Services will pay a 3% contribution (this is over and above the minimum contribution rate at the present time)
- Night Shift Working Allowances (where appropriate)
- Bank Holiday Working Allowances (where appropriate)
Bank work is offered on an 'as and when' basis with no guaranteed hours and will be paid on a pro-rata hourly rate for hours worked only.
Date posted
10 January 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£11.54 an hour
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
M9439-25-0012
Job locations
University Hospital Of North Durham
North Road
Durham
DH1 5TW
Employer details
Employer name
CDD Services (Synchronicity Care Ltd)
Address
University Hospital Of North Durham
North Road
Durham
DH1 5TW
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