Retail Catering Assistant

Job overview

To assist in the provision of a comprehensive and cost-effective catering service that meets the needs of staff, visitors and patients whilst fulfilling the objectives of the Trust.

Duties will include assisting in the preparation, storage, packaging, distribution, cooking and service of meals, confectionary and other food items, and to undertake a wide range of general kitchen and catering hygiene duties

To work in accordance with Food Hygiene Regulations, Codes of Practice for Caterers and all relevant Trust policies.

Support with service delivery an exciting opportunity has become available to join the Trust's Retail Catering team. The position would require the post holder to work at Castle Hill Hospital.

The working pattern would be over 5 days this will rotate to meet the service demands with adequate notice given to the suitable candidate - shift times will commence from 06:30 through to 18:00. This will include occasional weekend and bank holidays working. Hours and shift patterns to be agreed if successful at Interview.

The role is mainly front of house within the cafe's and restaurants on site serving a range of food and beverage items, from time to time this will include hospitality services to any functions/meetings held on the premises.

Main duties of the job

Duties will include assisting in the service of meals, confectionery and other food items. IT skills and ability to use an electronic points of sale will be required.

This role will predominantly be working within a catering environment selling a range of food and beverages along with ensuring full compliance with food safety at all times. The post holder must ensure all working practices are in accordance with Food Hygiene Regulations, Codes of Practice for Caterers and all relevant Trust policies.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

We reserve the right to close the advert early in the event of high levels of interest. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

Please note that, in line with UKVI regulations, this vacancy does not meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa route. As a result, we are unable to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position.

We remain committed to fair and equal recruitment practices and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates who have the right to work in the UK.

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.