Job summary We are looking for a Flexible Catering Assistant to support at Sir Robert Peel Community Hospital in Tamworth & Samuel Johnson, Lichfield. Responsible for the preparation and delivery of patient food services at ward level, working as part of the Communities Facilities team. Ensuring that all hot meals are ordered and all sandwiches, salads are prepared and served to the patients as per their dietary requirements. Responsibilities for all the food safety documentation with regard to all aspects of the food service and stock rotation and temperature recording. The successful candidate will be supported by the Facilities Management team. A comprehensive training package will be provided, and other elements of training will be discussed through the UHDB Talent Mapping Process. Candidates must be able to complete Food Safety and Allergen training and to be able to complete the food safety paperwork. English at Level 2 will be required. Shifts including days, afternoons and weekends. Main duties of the job Responsible for the beverages, breakfasts, lunches and suppers for all patients. Making porridge, toast and serving on the ward. Serving food at lunch and supper. Updating the patient special diet forms throughout the service each day, liaising with the nursing team for dietary updates. Completing all food safety paperwork, temperature sheets, ensuring sufficient cutlery is available. Collecting in the patient trays/crockery at the end of each service and washing through the main dishwashers. Ensuring the crockery is clean ready for the next service. Responsible for ordering and ensuring patient choice is a priority wherever possible. Reporting any issues to the Facilities Supervisors. Closing Date of Applications:28th January 2025 Interview Date:11th February 2025 About us As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work. In return we will offer: Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond. A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes Key Facts about our Trust: We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day. We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week. An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country. Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily. Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres. We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres. We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day. Date posted 20 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year pro rata /pa Contract Bank Working pattern Flexible working Reference number 320-TWS-BUR-1907 Job locations Sir Robert Peel Community Hospital Plantation Lane Tamworth B78 3NG Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorshipImpacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorshipImpacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers Person Specification Knowledge Training And Experience Essential Level 2 English or above Food Safety Qualifications Cleaning Certificates or Experience Desirable Previous Catering or Customer Service type role Person Specification Knowledge Training And Experience Essential Level 2 English or above Food Safety Qualifications Cleaning Certificates or Experience Desirable Previous Catering or Customer Service type role 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 University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust Address Sir Robert Peel Community Hospital Plantation Lane Tamworth B78 3NG Employer's website https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)