Catering Assistant

Job overview

Fixed Term: 12 months | 30 hrs per week inc. 1 in 4 weekend shifts

Are you passionate about providing excellent customer service and making a difference in a healthcare setting? Join our dedicated catering team at Sheffield Children's, where you'll help create a welcoming environment for patients, families, staff, and visitors.

As a Catering Assistant, you'll support the preparation, presentation, and service of food and beverages across our catering outlets. You'll help maintain our standards of hygiene and customer care, ensuring every visitor receives a warm and comforting experience.

About You:

• You have experience in customer service or food preparation in a retail catering environment
• You're compassionate, organised and a team player
• You hold a Level 2 qualification in Maths and English or equivalent experience
• A food hygiene certificate is desirable (or willingness to complete during induction)

Main duties of the job

Reporting into the Catering Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Prepare and serve food and drinks to a high standard.
• Maintain cleanliness in food prep and retail areas, including dishwashing and equipment storage.
• Monitor and record food storage temperatures and stock levels.
• Serve customers using the till, ensuring accurate transactions.
• Follow COSHH regulations and food hygiene standards, and support infection control procedures

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.

Diversity Statement

At Sheffield Children’s, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone’s success.

We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.

Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at [email protected]. Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs.

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