The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
An opportunity has arisen within the Catering Department at The Freeman Hospital for a Full Time Catering Assistant to work as part of our team serving food to staff, visitors, and patients. As part of the team, you will also be responsible for the cleanliness of the department in line with food hygiene regulations and trust policies. Please note we are open 365 days a year.
Working - 5 days over 7
Shift Times - 07:00 to 15:00 and 11:30 to 19:30
* Interview date: 07 February 2025
* 37 hours 30 minutes/week
Main Duties of the Job
* Cleaning of the equipment within the department to ensure the smooth running of food production to aid the chefs.
* Taking out rubbish.
* Working on the patient belt loading the patient trolleys, placing food on the plate to ensure patients receive the food they require.
* Working in the dish wash area cleaning the trolleys and placing the crockery through the washers.
* Filling in departmental paperwork.
* General cleaning duties within the department.
* At all times following food hygiene and trust policy regulations.
Job Responsibilities
* Responsible for assisting in the efficient and effective preparation and service of food to patients and delivery to the wards, along with associated cleaning and hygiene-related duties.
Person Specification
Knowledge
* Awareness of good food hygiene practices
Experience
* Experience in NHS catering
Qualifications
* Full Clean Driving Licence (if applicable)
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.
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