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Job requirements
Essential
4 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Shortlisting criteria
Ability to communicate with other catering staff regarding work issues and instructions
- Shortlisting criteria
To be able to undertake a structured training programme through taught courses and on the job training to last approximately 3 months to include foundation certificate in food hygiene/level 2 food safety certificate, and equipment training (slicing, boilers, cooling kettles etc). To be signed off as competent with a 3-4 month period
- Shortlisting criteria
Recent relevant catering experience is desirable
- Shortlisting criteria
Ability to use initiative, prioritise and take prompt follow up action as required by the situation, e.g. quality control/replacing a customer’s meal
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job overview
Carrying out of duties in the central Production Kitchen, Restaurant or Regen Ward Kitchens and associated areas. These duties include service of food, cleaning of premises and equipment, pre-preparation of food items prior to service and to regenerate cooked meals for patients at lunch and supper at ward level. It can involve taking of cash, manly via the use of cash tills. Pot wash and working in the catering stores area. Full training is given before this duty is undertaken.
Main duties of the job
Skills
- Ability to communicate with other catering staff regarding work issues and instructions Training
- To be able to undertake a structured training programme through taught courses and on the job training to last approximately 3 months to include foundation certificate in food hygiene/level 2 food safety certificate, and equipment training (slicing, boilers, cooling kettles etc). To be signed off as competent with a 3-4 month period Experience
- Recent relevant catering experience is essential (within the last 3 years)
- Currently Works in the Catering Industry
- Up to date awareness of Catering Procedures and Food Safety
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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This advert is for Catering assistant with North Bristol NHS Trust in Bristol, England. It is listed as a Catering assistant role. The advertised salary is £25272.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 16 Oct 2026.
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