Job summary We are looking for a Catering Assistant / Host to work within the Catering Team at Eastbourne Hospital and part of the Facilities liaising with ward staff and Housekeepers. Providing a catering support service and carrying out hygiene tasks. This is an important role that has a direct impact on the service that is provided to our customers. Main duties of the job This is a varied role and tasks include stocking up, packing catering ward requirements for delivery, carrying out hygiene tasks and delivering and collecting trolleys etc. to and from wards. Kitchen assistant tasks working as part of the catering team in the wash up, kitchen porters and main kitchen environment. Liaising with catering management / supervisor team to promote a effective and efficient service About us This is an important role within Catering and East Sussex Healthcare Trust and can have a direct impact on patients. Working within the Team and overall in the Trust can be very rewarding not just financially but also knowing as a team we are offering a wide ranging varied menu that is helping patients to be able to choose food they enjoy. Date posted 15 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year pa pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 374-JY939 Job locations Eastbourne Hospital Kings Drive Eastbourne BN21 2UD Job description Job responsibilities Working as part of the larger catering team to provide a service to the Trust as part of the patients, staff and visitors catering provisions. the job roll will include picking and packing ward food service boxes, working the central wash processing returned catering trollies from wards, kitchen porter work to support the main kitchen as part of the daily cleaning and pot wash area. Job description Job responsibilities Working as part of the larger catering team to provide a service to the Trust as part of the patients, staff and visitors catering provisions. the job roll will include picking and packing ward food service boxes, working the central wash processing returned catering trollies from wards, kitchen porter work to support the main kitchen as part of the daily cleaning and pot wash area. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Evidence of standard level of education to GCSE level Basic Food Hygiene Certificate Desirable Previous experience in catering service Understanding kitchen hygiene Team worker Understanding of Health & Safety in the work place Flexability to working patterns Person Specification Qualifications Essential Evidence of standard level of education to GCSE level Basic Food Hygiene Certificate Desirable Previous experience in catering service Understanding kitchen hygiene Team worker Understanding of Health & Safety in the work place Flexability to working patterns 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 East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust Address Eastbourne Hospital Kings Drive Eastbourne BN21 2UD Employer's website http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)