Job summary Who we're looking for An exciting opportunity has arisen for Catering Technicians to join a highly motivated, dedicated catering team. Successful candidates will be reliable, flexible, good team players, with previous catering experience preferred and who possess good interpersonal and communication skills. The successful candidates will be part of a team providing inpatient meals. We are recruiting a 15 hour contracted post : Monday to Friday - 16:15pm - 19:15pm Applicants from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker Sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.Job seekers should be aware that not all roles will be eligible for Skilled Worker Sponsorship. For further information visit UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Main duties of the job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert. You will work as part of a busy team working to tight timescales. You will be required to undertake a wide range of duties including food preparation, cleaning and meal service duties within the kitchens, possibly retail outlets. Completion of audit forms associated with food safety, financial policy & procedures will be required. About us The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital (RJAH) is one of the leading specialist orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for innovation. We work together as a team of over 1,600 expert members of staff to make a difference for our patients and their families. Our aim is to aspire to deliver world class patient care, and we want talented, dedicated and passionate people to help us achieve this. Our continued success is accomplished through the skills and expertise of our staff, which is underpinned by our values: Friendly, Caring, Excellence, Professional and Respect. If your values align to ours, and you would like to join us in aspiring to deliver world class patient care, we would love to hear from you. We also offer great benefits which include:- Paid statutory holidays Contributory pension scheme Date posted 25 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year pa pr Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number TEMP_500 Job locations The Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Twmpath Lane Oswestry SY10 7AG Job description Job responsibilities Duties and Responsibilities - Present a catering service to patients and staff. - Receive and deliver information regarding patient meal choices, dietary requirement or service adaptations ensuring that messages are clear and understood, and delivered in a time sensitive manner. - Count and collate menu choices from inpatients or staff delivery service ensuring that any specific requirements are noted and dietary alerts are highlighted. - Clean crockery, cutlery, utensils, containers and small scale equipment manually and through machine washers. - Clean floors, work surfaces, furnishings and related equipment manually and by use of machine. - Prepare and present ready to eat foods within the remit of the Catering department. - Assist cooks with basic food preparation and cooking. - Follow internal workflows, using own judgement to ensure safe systems of work are adhered to, for example prioritising high risk food preparation, allergen awareness and adherence to cleaning protocols. - Prepare and deliver ward stores and supplies to wards and departments. - Clean and prepare ward food trolleys for meal service. - Comply with food hygiene regulations with regard to food service equipment cleaning and departmental cleanliness - Comply with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points and the Trusts Food Safety Management System, ensuring all relevant paper work is completed. - Maintain high personal hygiene standards - Comply with Health and Safety regulations - Notify supervisor or other relevant staff of faulty equipment, building/equipment repairs, maintenance requirements, and requests for personal protective equipment/light equipment. - Responsible for ensuring building security measures are undertaken for example locking doors,securing windows when these have been left unsecured. - Participate as a team member, including training new staff in work patterns and specific tasks - Instruct relief staff in procedures when they are covering duties. - Operate cash register at point of service - Store goods correctly and use stock on a rotational basis - Work together with Department in Performance and Development Reviews. - The physical demands of this role will include standing for long periods of time, lifting stock and supplies; as well as manoeuvring waste bins, meal trolleys and hot lockers; with weights greater than 15kg frequently during a shift.- Following training, you will be required to operate a variety of specialised catering equipment;this may include employing specific skills such as use of knives, mandolins, meat slicers or industrial steamers.- You will be expected to work in a noisy, hot and humid environment. Job description Job responsibilities Duties and Responsibilities - Present a catering service to patients and staff. - Receive and deliver information regarding patient meal choices, dietary requirement or service adaptations ensuring that messages are clear and understood, and delivered in a time sensitive manner. - Count and collate menu choices from inpatients or staff delivery service ensuring that any specific requirements are noted and dietary alerts are highlighted. - Clean crockery, cutlery, utensils, containers and small scale equipment manually and through machine washers. - Clean floors, work surfaces, furnishings and related equipment manually and by use of machine. - Prepare and present ready to eat foods within the remit of the Catering department. - Assist cooks with basic food preparation and cooking. - Follow internal workflows, using own judgement to ensure safe systems of work are adhered to, for example prioritising high risk food preparation, allergen awareness and adherence to cleaning protocols. - Prepare and deliver ward stores and supplies to wards and departments. - Clean and prepare ward food trolleys for meal service. - Comply with food hygiene regulations with regard to food service equipment cleaning and departmental cleanliness - Comply with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points and the Trusts Food Safety Management System, ensuring all relevant paper work is completed. - Maintain high personal hygiene standards - Comply with Health and Safety regulations - Notify supervisor or other relevant staff of faulty equipment, building/equipment repairs, maintenance requirements, and requests for personal protective equipment/light equipment. - Responsible for ensuring building security measures are undertaken for example locking doors,securing windows when these have been left unsecured. - Participate as a team member, including training new staff in work patterns and specific tasks - Instruct relief staff in procedures when they are covering duties. - Operate cash register at point of service - Store goods correctly and use stock on a rotational basis - Work together with Department in Performance and Development Reviews. - The physical demands of this role will include standing for long periods of time, lifting stock and supplies; as well as manoeuvring waste bins, meal trolleys and hot lockers; with weights greater than 15kg frequently during a shift.- Following training, you will be required to operate a variety of specialised catering equipment;this may include employing specific skills such as use of knives, mandolins, meat slicers or industrial steamers.- You will be expected to work in a noisy, hot and humid environment. Person Specification Qualifications/ Training Essential NVQ Level 2 in relevant subject Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate or a willingness to complete within 3 months of commencing in the post. Experience Essential Previous experience in catering or hospitality services Desirable Experience of cash handling systems Working in a healthcare environment Customer focused environment Knowledge Essential Knowledge of operations in a catering setting Desirable Knowledge of operations in a mass catering setting Knowledge pf operations in a healthcare support service setting Personal Qualities Essential To exemplify the Trust Values Desirable Exhibit a polite & courteous manner and personal customer service standards Person Specification Qualifications/ Training Essential NVQ Level 2 in relevant subject Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate or a willingness to complete within 3 months of commencing in the post. Experience Essential Previous experience in catering or hospitality services Desirable Experience of cash handling systems Working in a healthcare environment Customer focused environment Knowledge Essential Knowledge of operations in a catering setting Desirable Knowledge of operations in a mass catering setting Knowledge pf operations in a healthcare support service setting Personal Qualities Essential To exemplify the Trust Values Desirable Exhibit a polite & courteous manner and personal customer service standards 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address The Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Twmpath Lane Oswestry SY10 7AG Employer's website https://www.rjah.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)