Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for 1 x 20 hours, 12 month fixed term for a Senior Catering Assistant to join our friendly, busy & dynamic Catering Team based at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford. The post holder will be required to work as part of the food service team in the Catering Department and at ward level at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford to provide and maintain an efficient catering service for both patient services and commercial services. This will include service of patient meals at ward level; working in the main kitchen area assisting with food preparation and cleaning and working in the central dish wash and pot area. This may also include working out of our caffe bistro which is located in the women's and children's area of the hospital, and also Apley restaurant located on the first floor. If this sounds of interest to you, we would welcome your application. Main duties of the job General cleaning duties of all areas in accordance with the departments cleaning schedules using the appropriate cleaning materials/chemicals/equipment for the job, and using personal protective equipment PPE as appropriate and required for the job. Responsible for complying with good hygiene and health & safety practices within the department in accordance with standing operating procedures and current Food Safety and Health & Safety Legislation. Ensure high standards of personal hygiene are maintained in accordance with the Trust Food Safety Policy Code of Practice 4 in Personal Hygiene and current legal requirements. To ensure the correct storage and stock rotation takes place within all Patient and Commercial services in line with HACCP principles. To complete appropriate HACCP food safety documentation including taking and recording food temperatures for the departments HACCP Food Safety Management System and takecorrective action where necessary. E.g. recording food temperatures at ward level. About us Our catering department at The Princess Royal Hospital caters for not only patients but two thriving retail units, one being the Apley Restaurant which can be used by staff, patients and the general public and also our exclusive Caffe Bistro which is situated in the Women's & Children's main atrium. Both retail outlets serve a variety of hot and cold beverages and also hot and cold meals, there are also numerous vending machines around the hospital that offer both hot & cold drinks and also snacks. Our patient catering service is a cook/chill system, and we have a variety of menu options on each menu service, we use an external supplier for our cook chill food. Working for the NHS has great benefits: Generous annual leave allowance child care voucher scheme flexible working Competitive Pension available Weekend Enhancements Full uniform provide Date posted 26 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year per annum/pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 223-SCA-149 Job locations The Princess Royal Hospital Apley Castle Telford TF1 6TF Job description Job responsibilities For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description. Job description Job responsibilities For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description. Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Level 2 award in food safety or equivalent Evidence of a commitment to continuous development Desirable Level 3 in Food Safety Experience Essential Proven ability to work on own initiative Proven ability to manage own workload and prioritise when there are competing priorities Evidence of experience of working and contributing in a team Evidence of ability to work under pressure Desirable Relevant experience of working in a catering environment, however full training will be given as part of an induction plan lasting at least a few weeks Skills and Knowledge Essential Evidence of good literacy skills and the ability to understand instructions, guidance, policies and procedures Evidence of delivering a high level of customer service Desirable Knowledge of food safety systems, HACCP, COSHH and dealing with Allergens Proven ability to communicate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders including; patients, staff-members, visitors, suppliers & environmental health Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Level 2 award in food safety or equivalent Evidence of a commitment to continuous development Desirable Level 3 in Food Safety Experience Essential Proven ability to work on own initiative Proven ability to manage own workload and prioritise when there are competing priorities Evidence of experience of working and contributing in a team Evidence of ability to work under pressure Desirable Relevant experience of working in a catering environment, however full training will be given as part of an induction plan lasting at least a few weeks Skills and Knowledge Essential Evidence of good literacy skills and the ability to understand instructions, guidance, policies and procedures Evidence of delivering a high level of customer service Desirable Knowledge of food safety systems, HACCP, COSHH and dealing with Allergens Proven ability to communicate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders including; patients, staff-members, visitors, suppliers & environmental health Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust Address The Princess Royal Hospital Apley Castle Telford TF1 6TF Employer's website http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)