Catering Assistant

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

The post holder will assist in the, preparation, distribution and service for all aspects of food production to patients, staff and visitors in the Kitchen, functions and hospitality through-out the site and any associated duties, ensuring the correct and economical use of materials and equipment, ensuring all HACCP and relevant documentation is recorded correctly.

The post holder will be able to work without supervision at the stated place of work, but may be asked to work at any of the Trust's Catering areas.

Main duties of the job

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 of automatic dishwashers

The issuing of certain food items to the wards areas

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Date posted

03 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

236-NCA-EA202-24-A

Job locations

Royal Oldham Hospital - Catering department

Rochdale Road

Oldham

OL12JH


Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Basic food hygiene

Skills

Essential

  • Good communication skills
  • Demonstrate and understanding of the catering assistant role with a healthcare setting
  • Knowledge of allergens
  • Flexibility to work within various roles within the team
  • Ability to demonstrate the Trust values and behaviours

Desirable

  • Previous retail experience
  • Demonstrate excellent customer relation and service skills
  • Experience in large catering department
Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Basic food hygiene

Skills

Essential

  • Good communication skills
  • Demonstrate and understanding of the catering assistant role with a healthcare setting
  • Knowledge of allergens
  • Flexibility to work within various roles within the team
  • Ability to demonstrate the Trust values and behaviours

Desirable

  • Previous retail experience
  • Demonstrate excellent customer relation and service skills
  • Experience in large catering department

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Oldham Hospital - Catering department

Rochdale Road

Oldham

OL12JH


Employer's website

https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Oldham Hospital - Catering department

Rochdale Road

Oldham

OL12JH


Employer's website

https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Catering services manager

Tracey Leech

tracey.leech@nca.nhs.uk

01616278766

Date posted

03 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

236-NCA-EA202-24-A

Job locations

Royal Oldham Hospital - Catering department

Rochdale Road

Oldham

OL12JH


Supporting documents

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