Main area Catering Grade Band 2 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (This includes weekends and bank holidays) Job ref 176-C-6625940-B
Employer North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Hinchingbrooke Hospital Town Huntingdon Salary £23,615 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 20/01/2025 23:59
Band 2
Job overview
The post holder will work as part of the Catering Team who work together to provide food for our patients, staff and visitors. The post holder will be required to carry out general cleaning duties ensuring the standards required by the Trust.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties and Responsibilities
* To work both independently and as part of a team to ensure the safe provision of high-quality meals as part of the Trust's in-house catering service.
* To work in all areas of the kitchen undertaking a variety of shifts to cover the workload.
* To clean and prepare the Finessa meal system and associated areas in preparation for meal service.
* To carry out basic food preparation, packing, labelling and chilling of items following set recipes and procedures.
* To ensure food production equipment is cleaned thoroughly and promptly ready for re-use and operating pot washing equipment.
* To clean designated areas of the Catering Department as laid down in the Departmental Standard Operating Procedures (Food Service Policy), undertaking the deep cleaning of specific items or areas as directed by the Team Leader.
Working for our organisation
We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.
As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:
* Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
* Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme;
* Flexible working opportunities;
* Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
* Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
* Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
* Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
* On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
* Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
* Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification for more information regarding this role.
Person specification
Qualifications
Experience
* Previous experience in large scale catering.
* Good understanding of HACCP, Health and Safety Legislation and COSHH.
Applications from job seekers who require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications subject to the role being on the list of eligible occupations and the salary meets the going rate for the role. Candidates should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) prior to applying.
It is vital that you provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Overseas applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.
We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications and so urge you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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