Job summary
Working as an integral part of the catering department retail team role is based in the Leazes Wing Bistro RVI site providing out of hours services for staff in there 24 hour Bistro
Role is Part time 26.25 hours
3 on 4 off- 4 on 3 off on a 4-week rota
06:30-14:30 or 07:00-15:00
- Interview date: 30 January 2024
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy
Main duties of the job
Preparation and service of a range of food items out of hours including a selection of hot meals and deli style options
Working closely with other members of the catering team including service staff, chefs, cashiers
Duties will involve cash handling, food and beverage service
Responsibility for cleanliness of department, compliance with all hygiene and legislative requirements including Food Safety Management, Allergen Information etc
About us
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teaching NHS foundation trusts in the country, with over 16,000 staff and an annual income of £1 billion.
We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.
We're also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country. This means we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.
Our staff oversee around 2 million patients 'contacts' each year, delivering high standards of healthcare.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Responsible for assisting in the efficient and effective preparation and service of food and beverages to patients, staff and visitors including the associated cleaning and hygiene related duties
As a Catering Assistant you will be responsible for supporting the wider catering team retail meal service periods
Ensuring efficient and effective meal preparation and presentation also ensuring all meals are presented appropriately and look appealing as per the daily menu requirements also food are held and stored correctly equipment is operational
Working as part of the team s trolleys also processing associated used crockery through a dishwasher
Cleaning of the meal service area and associated equipment after each meal period
Cleaning on a daily basis of the department and any deep cleaning requirements as requested by the supervisory/management team.
Cash Handling.
Removal of catering rubbish and food waste.
Please note this role involves moving and handling of hot food related items.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Responsible for assisting in the efficient and effective preparation and service of food and beverages to patients, staff and visitors including the associated cleaning and hygiene related duties
As a Catering Assistant you will be responsible for supporting the wider catering team retail meal service periods
Ensuring efficient and effective meal preparation and presentation also ensuring all meals are presented appropriately and look appealing as per the daily menu requirements also food are held and stored correctly equipment is operational
Working as part of the team s trolleys also processing associated used crockery through a dishwasher
Cleaning of the meal service area and associated equipment after each meal period
Cleaning on a daily basis of the department and any deep cleaning requirements as requested by the supervisory/management team.
Cash Handling.
Removal of catering rubbish and food waste.
Please note this role involves moving and handling of hot food related items.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Level 2 Food Hygiene Qualification
Desirable
- Allergen Awareness Qualification
- Full Clean Driving Licence
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Awareness of good food hygiene practices
Desirable
- Experience in NHS Catering
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Level 2 Food Hygiene Qualification
Desirable
- Allergen Awareness Qualification
- Full Clean Driving Licence
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Awareness of good food hygiene practices
Desirable
- Experience in NHS Catering
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).
