Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
We have an opportunity for a friendly and conscientious Catering Assistant to join our team at Wansbeck General Hospital.
To fulfil this role you will be required to maintain the standards of cleanliness as specified throughout the work areas in the main hospital kitchen by means of approved methods.
Hours of work will be primarily between 11.30am and 19:00pm although some flexibility would be appreciated. This position includes working alternate weekends (Saturday and Sunday), and will include working a share of the Bank Holiday dates. Please note weekend and bank holiday shifts are paid at an enhanced rate.
Full training will be given to the successful candidate.
When applying, please ensure that you have full availability for the hours stated.
Main duties of the job
1. The successful candidate will be responsible for receiving, checking for quality, temperature and correct quantity as per order to suppliers, and the storage of such goods in the appropriate area within the time limits set out in the department policy on Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP).
2. To be able to demonstrate the ability to serve food to staff and patients and to be able to check temperature levels and be aware of the Food Temperature Regulations.
3. Operating the central dish wash machine, cleaning, drying and checking of the staff/ward crockery and cutlery.
4. Preparation of vegetables, fruits and salads.
5. Preparation and dispatch of meals.
6. Patient meal service.
7. Service of food in restaurant.
8. Service of food in the Dining Room and associated areas and preparation of sandwiches, hot snacks and beverages where applicable.
9. The cleaning and re-stocking of vending machines.
Job responsibilities
Responsible for the preparation of foodstuffs, general cleaning of equipment and areas within the Catering Department and preparation and service of food to patients, visitors and staff.
The post holder will be required to operate in the central dish wash area.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
* Basic Food Hygiene and/or Level 1 Food Safety Certificate or must be achieved within 6 months of start date.
* Basic Numerate & Literate Skills.
* Previous experience in a Catering / Food Handling Environment.
* GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent).
* NVQ Level 1 or 2.
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 name
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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