Job Description
Job summary Job Title: Catering Assistant Hours per week: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday Perm/Fixed Term: Permanent Salary: £23,615 pro rata Please note if you commence in post prior to October 2024, you will be paid in line with 2023/2024 agenda for change pay scales. Closing Date: Monday 16th September Interview Date: Tuesday 1st October This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly. All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas. A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day. #JoinTeamEliot Main duties of the job To support the wider catering team in the provision of all catering services including covering and supporting other catering roles as required by the needs of the service. Cleaning and deep cleaning duties as required within the catering department, including patient's crockery, cutlery, service utensils, food boxes, patient trays, flight dishwasher, floors, fridges, freezers and Cook-Chill hold rooms To ensure basic food hygiene standards are maintained and breeches are communicated appropriately and in a timely manner, in accordance with the departmental food safety documentation. To record accurate temperatures in line with food preparation and cooking procedures - HACCP. Communicate and liaise with staff across the Trust. About us Here at George Eliot our vision to'excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:Effective Open Communicationexcellence and safety in everything we doChallenge but supportExpect respect and dignityLocal health that inspires confidenceBenefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, in house training and development, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking. Job description Job responsibilities Communicates information with/to colleagues, staff, suppliers, patients and public. To support the wider catering team in the provision of all catering services including covering and supporting other catering roles as required by the needs of the service. Preparation of sandwiches, salads, fruit for the patients/restaurant and hospitality/function services. The service of food in the restaurant, coffee shop, including setting up and clearing down of service area. Cleaning and deep cleaning duties as required within the catering department, including patients crockery, cutlery, service utensils, food boxes, patient trays, flight dishwasher, floors, fridges, freezers and Cook-Chill hold rooms To be responsible for the general cleaning and deep cleaning of the Restaurant, servery area, washing up area, store rooms, function/Hospitality room, servery equipment, coffee machines, crockery, cutlery, tables, and all areas within the Restaurant. For more information for this role, please refer to this Job Description and Personal Specification. Person Specification Experience & Knowledge Essential Demonstration of previous work experience paid or voluntary. Customer Service and Customer focused awareness Awareness of Food Hygiene Dealing with people Good standard of general education Must be able to fulfil the physical requirements of the post to include: Manual handling, kneeling, bending, crouching, lifting, repetitive movements. Moving trolleys, beds etc Use a variety of equipment. Willingness to learn new skills and apply in workplace. Accuracy and attention to detail Good written and verbal communication Maintain confidentiality of information Flexible attitude and ability to work as part of a team and on their own. Motivated and enthusiastic Punctual and reliable Understanding of the importance/relevance of good basic hygiene Desirable Previous experience of working in a hospital/care environment Awareness of COSHH GCSE English and Maths A-D grades or equivalent qualifications