Job summary Would you like to be part of a vital team ensuring high standards of catering are achieved for our patients, visitors, and staff? Do you want to go home at the end of your shift knowing you helped make your local hospital a great place to be cared for? Our Catering Team play an essential role within the trust, responsible for catering at ward level and commercial outlets across both our hospital sites. We are recruiting Senior Catering Assistants at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust and are looking for individuals who share our passion and drive to ensure that our patients receive a quality meals service. We have flexible hours vacancy opportunities and would be happy to discuss hours and shift patterns with successful candidates. We are currently have a vacancy for a 20 hour per week position. Example for a 20-hour post below- 20 hours per week with alternate weekend working different shift patterns over two week set rota e.g., 7.15 am - 11.15am or 11.30 am 15.30pm or 16.00pm -20.00p Main duties of the job The key purpose of the role is to provide a high-quality comprehensive Catering service, basing our principles of a HACCP food safety system, completing relevant forms, ensuring excellent catering standards within Wards, Commercial Outlets & Departments within our Hospital setting. We have a regen food service which encompasses specialist catering diets. Main duties will include serving meals at ward level from a regen trolley working in partnership with ward staff, working in the pick pack area in the main kitchen, washing up at ward level or in the main wash up area within the catering department, topping up stock levels at ward level using first in first out method, cleaning the main catering areas and if needed working within our commercial outlets. About us Senior Catering Assistants are valued members of the Trust, and we will - Provide full training Provide full uniform Excellent staff benefits including staff health and Wellbeing initiatives, fast track physio, shop discounts, reduced Gym membership and more Support development opportunities Give on-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond We look forward to welcoming new members to the Catering Team at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust. If you would like to discuss a vacancy or to visit us before applying, experience difficulties applying online and would like a paper application form please contact for - Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, Shrewsbury - Ian Stuart on 01743 261000 extension 1469 or via email on ian.stuart2nhs.net Date posted 14 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year per annum/pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 223-SCA-019 Job locations The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Mytton Oak Rd Shrewsbury SY3 8XQ 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 Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Mytton Oak Rd Shrewsbury SY3 8XQ Employer's website http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)