Job summary
This position is based in the Broadgreen Hospital.
There is the cafe in the main entrance that also has a shop, Alexander cafe across in another wing.
Although training will be given, the post holder will need food preparation experience , they also need customer care, cash handling experience . They will need to up-sell and promote the units
Although we have stated rotas, as it is a new venture there may need to be some flexibility so we cover the needs of the service
This position will primarily be based on the Broadgreen site but you may be expected to work in any of Liverpool University hospitals retail outlets or patient kitchens.
Main duties of the job
Thefollowing Catering Assistant band 2 vacancies have become available at Broad Green Hospital
You will be in one of the many retail units which we run and will be serving staff and visitors.
There will also be a call order menu.
The role involves food preparation, coffee making , kitchen cleaning, customer service & cash handling.
Although the positions are primarily based in the unit advertised, you may be required to work anywhere within the catering department depending on the needs of the service. This may include working on other sites in te retail units or patients food service
IT skills are required for all positions as the Trust does mandatory training and appraisals on line.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Involved in the preparation and service of meals to patients, Staff & Visitors.
Required to undertake a wide range of cleaning and monitoring duties associated with maintaining food hygiene within the main kitchens, ward kitchens, dining room and coffee shops.
Ensuring that at all time a high quality service provision is offered, maintaining trust values.
We are looking for staff who are self motivated and can work in a team or on their own unsupervised. You will be working in a busy hospital and can be moved as the needs of the service requires, also you may be required to work Bank holidays including Christmas Day. Although training will be given for all positions, a good knowledge of catering is required.
This post requires previous catering experience, including cooking snacks and front of house service
Please ensure you put all relevant experience on the application form
Job description
Job responsibilities
Involved in the preparation and service of meals to patients, Staff & Visitors.
Required to undertake a wide range of cleaning and monitoring duties associated with maintaining food hygiene within the main kitchens, ward kitchens, dining room and coffee shops.
Ensuring that at all time a high quality service provision is offered, maintaining trust values.
We are looking for staff who are self motivated and can work in a team or on their own unsupervised. You will be working in a busy hospital and can be moved as the needs of the service requires, also you may be required to work Bank holidays including Christmas Day. Although training will be given for all positions, a good knowledge of catering is required.
This post requires previous catering experience, including cooking snacks and front of house service
Please ensure you put all relevant experience on the application form
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous catering experience
Desirable
- Previous industrial catering experience
- Previous use of cleaning machinery, Dishwashing or panwashing machinery
Knowledge
Essential
- Numeracy and literacy skills
- Knowledge of Health & Safety
- Understanding of the importance of good food hygiene
Desirable
- Barista training
- Knowledge of cash till systems
Skills
Essential
- Communication skills
- Data inputting
- Team working skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 2 Food Hygience Certificate or equivalent
Desirable
- Food/Hygience certificate
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous catering experience
Desirable
- Previous industrial catering experience
- Previous use of cleaning machinery, Dishwashing or panwashing machinery
Knowledge
Essential
- Numeracy and literacy skills
- Knowledge of Health & Safety
- Understanding of the importance of good food hygiene
Desirable
- Barista training
- Knowledge of cash till systems
Skills
Essential
- Communication skills
- Data inputting
- Team working skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 2 Food Hygience Certificate or equivalent
Desirable
- Food/Hygience certificate
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.
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.
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).
