Catering Assistant

Job overview

Please note that this job does not meet the requirements for work visa sponsorship and as such we will be unable to progress your application if you do not have the right to work in the UK.

To work as part of a team to provide a service of food to Bridgnorth  Community Hospital.

Working in accordance with work schedule as required

To produce a high level of quality in the preparation of meals

Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, we advise you submit your application early to avoid disappointment.

Main duties of the job

• Ensuring a good standard of quality control during preparations, cooking and despatch of food.  This will include documentation of the process in accordance with a safe food system.
• To prepare special diets.
• Serving meals and taking of cash for dining room till whenever necessary.
• Responsible for practising good hygiene in regard to all aspects of the working of a catering department and including the maintenance of a good standard of personal hygiene
• Assisting with the washing/drying up at lunch time.
• Ensuring that all freezers/fridges are cleaned and defrosted regularly.
• To complete food orders when required
• Assisting with ward stores order.
• To be responsible for the induction and training of new catering staff and that all training is documented.
• Responsible for taking receipt of goods and putting away in the appropriate area’s
• Accepting and checking delivery of goods as necessary.
• The handling of money and filling in the appropriate form.
• To attend training courses and meetings when required.
• Reporting Incidents

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role.