Job summary 18 hours per week any 3/4 days out of 7 including alternate weekends. We have a vacancy in the catering department for a Catering Assistant with flexibility to work in all areas of catering. This post will be mainly working within the main central production unit. The duties for this post will include providing daily cleaning of all kitchen equipment and utensils, supporting the kitchen team with the kitchen cleanliness, removing waste regularly to the designated areas and ensuring a high standard of personal and general cleanliness and hygiene to comply with statuary regulations. You will be required to work in very cold and very hot conditions. The hours of work will be generally 4pm to 9pm weekdays and 2pm to 9pm on weekends but on occasions may be asked to work differently to these hours. The working days will mostly be any 3/ 4 from 7 ( 4 or6 hours per day) however we require the successful candidate to be flexible for the needs of the service. This post will not start until on or after 01-April-2023 Main duties of the job We are looking for a motivated individual with initiative to assist in a very busy area. with good communications skills and be able to follow written and verbal instructions and follow strict hygiene regulations. Some knowledge of HACCP AND COSHH would be advantageous. Supporting the departments cleanliness and hygiene,, supporting the delivery of meals for patient and satellite units, loading trolleys and general cleaning duties. About us Pilgrim Hospital is situated beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service. Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services. Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county. This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations. The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG). Date posted 23 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year per annum, £11,335 pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 357-PR-1080-24 Job locations Pilgrim Hospital Sibsey Road Boston PE21 9QS Job description Job responsibilities What should you do next? Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you Job description Job responsibilities What should you do next? Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you Person Specification Evidence of knowledge, skills, aptitudes Essential oGood communication skills oAble to operate machinery after training oCapable of working without direct supervision oKnowledge of Health & Safety, manual handling, COSHH oAwareness and Knowledge of the dignity in care agenda. oAble to complete simple records oAbility to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework Desirable oExperience in using catering equipment oKnowledge of food service including dietary requirements and portion control oGood customer care skills Previous experience Essential oEvidence of high personal standards oExperienced in working within catering services Desirable Previous experience working in a large scale catering department Qualifications Essential oBasic Food Hygiene certificate or Willingness to work towards. Desirable oBasic Food Hygiene Certificate Specific Requirements Essential oAbility to work as part of a team. oAbility to work under pressure and meet the demands of the service. oAble to work in high and low temperature areas. Person Specification Evidence of knowledge, skills, aptitudes Essential oGood communication skills oAble to operate machinery after training oCapable of working without direct supervision oKnowledge of Health & Safety, manual handling, COSHH oAwareness and Knowledge of the dignity in care agenda. oAble to complete simple records oAbility to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework Desirable oExperience in using catering equipment oKnowledge of food service including dietary requirements and portion control oGood customer care skills Previous experience Essential oEvidence of high personal standards oExperienced in working within catering services Desirable Previous experience working in a large scale catering department Qualifications Essential oBasic Food Hygiene certificate or Willingness to work towards. Desirable oBasic Food Hygiene Certificate Specific Requirements Essential oAbility to work as part of a team. oAbility to work under pressure and meet the demands of the service. oAble to work in high and low temperature areas. 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 United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust Address Pilgrim Hospital Sibsey Road Boston PE21 9QS Employer's website https://www.ulh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)