Job summary The post holder will assist in the, preparation, distribution and service for all aspects of food production to patients, staff and visitors in the Kitchen, functions and hospitality through-out the site and any associated duties, ensuring the correct and economical use of materials and equipment, ensuring all HACCP and relevant documentation is recorded correctly. The post holder will be able to work without supervision at the stated place of work, but may be asked to work at any of the Trust's Catering areas. Main duties of the job The cleaning of premises and equipment to correct standards of cleanliness and frequencies laid down in the cleaning schedules and departmental hygiene policies. Operating and cleaning of automatic dishwashers The issuing of certain food items to the wards areas About us The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance. Date posted 03 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year Pro Rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 236-NCA-EA202-24-A Job locations Royal Oldham Hospital - Catering department Rochdale Road Oldham OL12JH Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk Person Specification Knowledge Essential Basic food hygiene Skills Essential Good communication skills Demonstrate and understanding of the catering assistant role with a healthcare setting Knowledge of allergens Flexibility to work within various roles within the team Ability to demonstrate the Trust values and behaviours Desirable Previous retail experience Demonstrate excellent customer relation and service skills Experience in large catering department Person Specification Knowledge Essential Basic food hygiene Skills Essential Good communication skills Demonstrate and understanding of the catering assistant role with a healthcare setting Knowledge of allergens Flexibility to work within various roles within the team Ability to demonstrate the Trust values and behaviours Desirable Previous retail experience Demonstrate excellent customer relation and service skills Experience in large catering department 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 Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Oldham Hospital - Catering department Rochdale Road Oldham OL12JH Employer's website https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)