25 Oct
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Blackburn
Job description
Job overview
Previous applicants need not apply
As a Catering Assistant with East Lancashire Hospitals Trust, you will be at the heart of our Service ensuring the provision of high-quality catering giving you a great opportunity to really make a difference.
Hours are 37.5 full time hours a week, working on a flexible roster between 6am to 8pm, to include weekends (All weekends and Bank Holidays receive enhanced payments)
We reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received a minimum number of applications from which to make a shortlist.
Please ensure you apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role.
Main duties of the job
MAIN DUTIES
The cleaning of premises and equipment to correct standards of cleanliness and frequencies laid down in the cleaning schedules and departmental hygiene policies
Operating and cleaning automatic industrial dishwashers
Preparation and cooking of simple food items i.e. salads, sandwiches, breakfasts, preparing buffets for functions and simple diet preparation in accordance with department standardised recipes.
Plating and service of meals and beverages to patients and staff
Temperature probing of meals and the recording of temperatures in accordance with department policies
The issuing of certain food items to the wards with the subsequent correct storage, rotation and maintenance of min / max stock levels
As directed fill, clean and look after any ward beverage trolleys. Fridges and Restaurant vending machines
Handle cash, check floats and secure takings in accordance with the Trusts Standing Financial Instructions
Completion of any appropriate documentation as directed.
Frequent safer handling of heavy pieces of equipment of food items within the catering department may be necessary
Preparation of cutlery and other items in readiness for patient meal service
Duties will include lifting, carrying, bending twisting, pushing and pulling.
To complete training and utilize skills in all aspects of the job role as directed
Working for our organisation
At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care.
We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area.
We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.
The Trust is committed to creating a well managed,
flexible working environment that supports staff and promotes their welfare and development.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity; we value the contribution of individual talent, skills, knowledge and experience and aim for a workforce demography representative of the local community.
We operate Zero Tolerance to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. We will make reasonable adjustments to ensure our recruitment and selection process is accessible to all.
Flexible Working applications will be considered. The Trust operates a No Smoking Policy.
Please note, although this role is being advertised by East Lancashire Hospitals Trust, it will transfer to OneLSC a Corporate Collaboration hosted by East Lancashire Hospitals Trust on 1.
11.24. There are no plans to change the location of the role.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- The cleaning of premises and equipment to correct standards of cleanliness and frequencies laid down in the cleaning schedules and departmental hygiene policiy
- Operating and cleaning automatic industrial dishwashers
- Preparation and cooking of simple food items i.e. salads, sandwiches, breakfasts, preparing buffets for functions and simple diet preparation in accordance with department standardised recipes.
- Plating and service of meals and beverages to patients and staff
- Temperature probing of meals and the recording of temperatures in accordance with department policies
- The issuing of certain food items to the wards with the subsequent correct storage, rotation and maintenance of min / max stock levels
- As directed fill, clean and look after any ward beverage trolleys. Fridges and Restaurant vending machines
- Handle cash, check floats and secure takings in accordance with the Trusts Standing Financial Instructions
- Completion of any appropriate documentation as directed.
- Frequent safer handling of heavy pieces of equipment of food items within the catering department may be necessary
- Preparation of cutlery and other items in readiness for patient meal service
- Duties will include lifting, carrying, bending twisting, pushing and pulling.
- Collection of patient information, menus, dietary requirements using both paper and electronic methods
- To complete training and utilize skills in all aspects of the job role as directed
Person specification
Qualifications / experience
Essential criteria
- Good literacy and numerical skills for the ordering of meals, cash handling and ordering of stock items.
- Ability to use own initiative and work without close supervision and also to work as part of a team
- Possess or willing to complete Foundation Food Hygiene Qualification or equivalent qualification
- Possess or be willing to complete NVQ Level 2 Hospitality / Customer Care or equivalent qualification
- Experience of cleaning in a food environment or similar environment.
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience of working in a hospital or hospitality environment.
- Experience of using industrial catering equipment.
Other skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to keep information confidential.
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