Band 2 Catering Assistant
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Job summary
The work involves preparation, handling and serving of foods across all areas of the Catering department and associated hospital sites. The post holder will require maintaining good food hygiene standards for patients, staff and visitors to the Trust in accordance with individual sites processes.
Good housekeeping and cleaning practices are maintained to a professional standard promoting a professional image to patients and visitors promoting the Trust vision and values.
Use of industrial and light equipment and machinery is required within ward services, retail, stores and central production units.
Main duties of the job
Catering Operative Retail & Hospitality
*Ensure codes of practice for HACCP and food safety are followed as per site training
*Temperatures of cooked foods is recorded, along with chilled and frozen storage using the designated HACCP sheets
*Replenish stock in accordance with Retail display plans
*Check dates and rotation of food accordingly within the working area
*Handling cleaning chemicals in accordance with COSHH and training provided
*Report ANY cash handling or security breaches immediately to Supervisors and Managers
*Appropriate removal of food waste (as per site process) using designated waste and recycling streams
*Ensure Hospitality is delivered to areas as booked in liaison with the Hospitality Manager
*Report abuse of service to Supervisors or line managers
Ideal Candidate
*Flexibility and a positive, can do attitude
*An eye for detail
*Well organised
*Passionate about cleaning
*Food Safety guidelines are followed at all times
*Ability to work as part of a team
*Strong verbal communication skills
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.
Details
Date posted
15 January 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£22,383 to £22,383 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
304-52738DH
Job locations
Good Hope Hospital
Rectory Rd
Sutton Coldfield
West Midlands
B75 7RR
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Good Hope Hospital
Rectory Rd
Sutton Coldfield
West Midlands
B75 7RR
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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