Catering Assistant - Higher Level

Job overview

We have a part time position available for a Catering Assistant to join our team at Wansbeck General Hospital.

This is a part-time position for 21 hrs per week

Hours of work for this post will be flexible whilst rotas are under review but will usually be worked as 3 x 7hr shifts per week between 7am - 7pm.

Please note the successful applicant will be required to work a share of weekend and bank holiday dates, for which an enhanced rate is payable.

As part of this role, you will be required to maintain the standards of cleanliness as specified throughout the work areas, by means of approved methods.

The role also involves serving in our staff and visitor restaurant and taking cash and card payments using our EPOS till system. It is important that the successful candidate is comfortable and confident to speak and interact with our customers.

Please note that it is a requirement of Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management that all successful applicants pay for their own DBS certificate, if a DBS check is required for the post. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first monthly pay.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.

Other hours may also be available.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be responsible for the preparation of foodstuffs, general cleaning of equipment and areas within the Catering Department and preparation and service of food to patients on the ward, or to patients, visitors and staff in the dining room. The post holder will be required to operate in the central dish wash area.

This vacancy will include all areas of catering and serving meals on wards, of which full training will be provided.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• The receipt, checking for quality, temperature, correct quantity as per order to suppliers and the storage of such goods in the appropriate area within the time limits set out in the department policy on HACCP.
• To be able to demonstrate the ability to serve food to staff and to be able to check temperature levels and be aware of the Food Temperature Regulations.
• Operating the central dish wash machine, cleaning, drying and checking of the staff/ward crockery and cutlery.
• Preparation of vegetables, fruits and salads.
• Preparation and dispatch of meals.
• Service of food in restaurant.
• Service of food in the Dining Room and associated areas and preparation of sandwiches, hot snacks and beverages where applicable.
• The cleaning and re-stocking of vending machines. Operation of the Staff Dining Room cash register
• Awareness of appropriate image/appearance to suit service needs.
• To be self reliant.
• To be flexible in their working arrangements to cover for holidays and sickness and work all areas of the Catering Department when required.
• Cleaning of premises and equipment to the required standard.
• Ensures compliance with the Food Hygiene Policy and the Codes of Practice. Work in such a manner that does not contravene the Health and Safety procedures of the Hospital and the Hotel Services Department.
• Participate in training programmes relevant to efficiency, hygiene, fire drills, the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and other such courses as deemed necessary for the efficient operation of the department

(This job description is not exhaustive but gives a broad indication of the main duties. It may be revised in the light of experience and changing circumstances in consultation with the post holder.)

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.