Catering Assistant

Job summary

We are currently seeking a Catering Assistant to join our team at Ravenswood House to provide food services to our clients and assist with daily kitchen operations.

The role involves preparing fresh sandwiches, salads, and vegetables, as well as maintaining cleanliness in the catering area in accordance with our hygiene systems and standards.

The main catering provision is offered as a counter service, with some meals served to the wards.

While previous kitchen experience is preferred, full training will be provided. There is also the opportunity to pursue an NVQ Level 2 qualification.

The position is for 37.5 hours per week, across 5 out of 7 days, including early and late shifts, as well as weekends. Additional payments are offered for weekend and overtime work, along with a site bonus due to the nature of the site.

You will be part of a small team managed by the duty chef. There may be occasions where you are asked to work alone.

We are looking for someone who is patient-focused and adaptable, with a commitment to maintaining the high levels of service we expect for our clients.

We offer a generous annual leave package starting at 27 days plus bank holidays, which increases with length of service. We also provide a highly competitive pension scheme for all employees.

There may also be opportunities to work at our other locations from time to time.

Main duties of the job

Help prepare food as directed by the duty chef.

Assist with the regeneration of those food items requiring this and in accordance with our food safety policy.

Maintain the washing up area in a clear and clean state throughout the day and ensuring the proper storage of this.

Help with the counter food service during the mealtimes observing all required food hygiene processes.

Help the chef as required to complete the food order.

Work to correct standards of cleanliness and hygiene adhering to standards in simply safe toolkit (SSTK - our safe food management system) guidelines ensuring principals of hazard analysis are followed.

Be aware of all the kitchen due diligence processes including recording systems for deliveries, fridges and freezers and food items.

To ensure as part of the team that recordings of fridge and freezer, hot food and blast chilling temperatures are taken and put onto SSTK forms on a daily basis and kept on file for 3 months.

Have an understanding of the labelling system being used and understand how to correctly package and label foods to be stored.

Under the supervision of the chef complete the daily, weekly and monthly task outlined on the cleaning schedule.

Assist catering team with management of waste and food costs by highlighting any areas you feel savings could be made in.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.

Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ravenswood House

Mayles Lane, Knowle

Fareham

Hampshire

PO17 5NA

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ravenswood House

Mayles Lane, Knowle

Fareham

Hampshire

PO17 5NA

Employer's website

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

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