Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
We have a position available for a Catering Assistant Fixed Term for 12 Months to cover Maternity Leave, joining the team at Hexham General Hospital. As part of this role, you will be required to maintain the standards of cleanliness as specified throughout the work areas, by means of approved methods.
Please note the hours will be over a 7-day period.
Please note that it is a requirement of NHFM that all successful applicants pay for their own DBS certificate, if a DBS check is required for the post. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first monthly pay.
Main Duties of the Job
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
1. 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. Demonstrating the ability to serve food to staff and patients and checking temperature levels while being 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 the restaurant and dining room, and preparation of sandwiches, hot snacks, and beverages where applicable.
8. The cleaning and re-stocking of vending machines.
About Us
NHFM is a wholly owned subsidiary of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Established in 2012, NHFM provides specialist project management services for large and small capital developments, estates maintenance, and a full range of facilities services. Carrying out facilities management for a state-of-the-art specialist emergency care hospital - The Northumbria, three general hospitals - North Tyneside, Wansbeck, and Hexham hospitals - and a number of smaller community hospitals and clinic sites, we cover one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country.
Work for us, and you will be making a real difference to the NHS and the thousands of people who use our services each year. Visit our website for more information about who we are and the benefits of working for us.
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 on the ward or to patients, visitors, and staff in the dining room. The post holder will be required to operate in the central dish wash area. This vacancy will include all areas of catering and serving meals on wards, of which full training will be provided.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Basic Food Hygiene and/or Level 1 Food Safety Certificate or must be achieved within 6 months of the start date.
* GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent).
* Flexibility in work pattern and ability to work at short notice to cover staff absence.
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.
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