Catering Support (Evenings)

Job overview

The Catering Department opens 365 days a year therefore we are looking for individuals who can work the following hours:

12 hours per week. You would be required to work between the hours of 16.00 and 20.00 including alternate weekends, the length of shift would be 4 hours.

The Team consists of people who work together to plate up the meals which are then transported to the patients on the wards. They are then required to clear down the trollies and equipment ready for the next service. Other jobs include a small amount of food preparation and deliveries to wards, , serving staff and visitors in our dining room and café.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate good customer care and have good communication skills, with the ability to work alone and as part of a team, whilst maintaining a high level of attention to detail. The ability to remain calm under pressure is vital in this busy working environment.

A basic knowledge of hygiene principles and good literacy/numeracy skills will be essential for this role.

Main duties of the job

The West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust requires Catering Assistants to join a dedicated Catering Team based at West Suffolk Hospital to produce a plated meal service on a belted system.

The Team consists of people who work together to plate up the meals which are then transported to the patients on the wards. They are then required to clear down the trollies and equipment ready for the next service. Other jobs include making sandwiches and deliveries to wards, filling our vending machines, serving staff and visitors in our dining room and café.

As a department we are regarded as an exemplar site which was recognised in The National Food Review. We have won awards for the standard of food and service that we provide.

Additional payments in the form of Enhancements for working weekends and bank holidays are made when worked.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see full job description & person specification attached.

JOB PURPOSE:

• To work as part of a team providing a high quality catering service for the Trust.
• To maintain 5* hygiene standards.
• To prepare and serve food and beverages to patients, staff and visitors.
• To have a good understanding of HACCP and COSSH.
• To be aware of Trust policies and procedures applicable to the service and report any issues the line manager.

KEY TASKS:

Restaurant Services:

• Basic preparation of food and beverages.
• The safe use of catering equipment within area e.g. fryers, microwaves and small ovens.
• Service of food and beverages to customers.
• Cash and payment card handling via a computerised Electronic Point of Sale unit.
• Fill, clean and maintain beverage machines.
• Keep all confectionary items, drinks etc. topped up during service.
• Maintain cleanliness of the dining area, servery and all equipment in the restaurant/café.