Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Catering Assistant

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Job summary

The successful candidate will be responsible for receiving, checking for quality, temperature and correct quantity as per order to suppliers, and the storage of such goods in the appropriate area within the time limits set out in the department policy on Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP).

To be able to demonstrate the ability to serve food to staff and to be able to check temperature levels and be aware of the Food Temperature Regulations.

Operating the central dish wash machine, cleaning, drying and checking of the staff/ward crockery and cutlery.

Preparation of vegetables, fruits and salads.

Preparation and dispatch of meals.

Service of food in restaurant.

Service of food in the Dining Room and associated areas and preparation of sandwiches, hot snacks and beverages where applicable.

The cleaning and re-stocking of vending machines.

Operation of the Staff Dining Room cash register.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be responsible for receiving, checking for quality, temperature and correct quantity as per order to suppliers, and the storage of such goods in the appropriate area within the time limits set out in the department policy on Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP).

To be able to demonstrate the ability to serve food to staff and to be able to check temperature levels and be aware of the Food Temperature Regulations.

Operating the central dish wash machine, cleaning, drying and checking of the staff/ward crockery and cutlery.

Preparation of vegetables, fruits and salads.

Preparation and dispatch of meals.

Service of food in restaurant.

Service of food in the Dining Room and associated areas and preparation of sandwiches, hot snacks and beverages where applicable.

The cleaning and re-stocking of vending machines.

Operation of the Staff Dining Room cash register.

About us

NHFM is a wholly owned subsidiary of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Established in 2012, NHFM provide specialist project management services for large and small capital developments, estates maintenance and a full range of facilities services. Carrying out facilities management for a state-of-the-art specialist emergency care hospital - The Northumbria, three general hospitals - North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham hospitals - and a number of smaller community hospitals and clinic sites, we cover one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country.

Work for us and you will be making a real difference to the NHS and the thousands of people who use our services each year. Visit our website www.nhfm.co.uk for more information about who we are and benefits of working for us.

Details

Date posted

04 June 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year Pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

319-6356379LW

Job locations

Hexham General Hospital

Corbridge Rd,

Hexham

NE27 0QJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsible for the preparation of foodstuffs, general cleaning of equipment and areas withinthe Catering Department and preparation and service of food to patients on the ward or topatients, visitors and staff in the dining room. The post holder will be required to operate in thecentral dish wash area.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsible for the preparation of foodstuffs, general cleaning of equipment and areas withinthe Catering Department and preparation and service of food to patients on the ward or topatients, visitors and staff in the dining room. The post holder will be required to operate in thecentral dish wash area.

Person Specification

General Education

Essential

  • Basic Food Hygiene and/or Level 1 Food Safety Certificate or must be achieved within 6 months of start date
  • Basic Numerate & Literate Skills

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 1 or 2
  • GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)
Person Specification

General Education

Essential

  • Basic Food Hygiene and/or Level 1 Food Safety Certificate or must be achieved within 6 months of start date
  • Basic Numerate & Literate Skills

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 1 or 2
  • GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)

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

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hexham General Hospital

Corbridge Rd,

Hexham

NE27 0QJ


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hexham General Hospital

Corbridge Rd,

Hexham

NE27 0QJ


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Mary Harkin

Mary Harkin

mary.harkins@northumbria-healthcare.nhs.uk

01434655675

Details

Date posted

04 June 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year Pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

319-6356379LW

Job locations

Hexham General Hospital

Corbridge Rd,

Hexham

NE27 0QJ


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