Catering Assistant

Job summary

The work involves preparation, handling and serving food across all areas of the Catering Department and associated Trust areas. The post holder will be required to maintain good food hygiene standards for patients, staff and visitors to the Trust in accordance with individual area processes.

Maintaining professional standard housekeeping and cleaning practises, promoting a positive image to patients and visitors.

Use of commercial and light catering equipment is required within all areas of the department.

Main duties of the job

Catering Assistant (Band 2)

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust are recruiting Catering Assistant to work on the Wards and in Retail area of the Catering Department.

We are looking for a flexible, enthusiastic person to join the Catering team.

The role will involve working in all areas of the business and will include Patient Feeding, front of house, Kitchen and cleaning work.

An understanding of Food Safety rules and HACCP are essential and level 2 food safety will be required. (training will be given if not currently certified)

Earliest shifts start at 06:00 and latest end time is 20:00. Monday to Sunday.

Proposed Interview Date: 18th October 2023

About us

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.

Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.

Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.