Job summary
We currently have 1 x 16 posts available within the Grantham Catering Department .
We have a Vacancy in the catering department for a Catering Assistant with flexibility to work in all areas of catering . This post will be mainly working within the main kitchens at Grantham . The duties for this post will include the provision of the patients meals and meals for the site Restaurant, providing daily cleaning of all kitchen equipment and utensils, supporting the kitchen team with the kitchen cleanliness, removing waste regularly to the designated areas and ensuring a high standard of personal and general cleanliness and hygiene to comply with statuary regulations. You will be required to work in cold and hot conditions. The hours of work will be from 3pm until 7pm but on occasions may be asked to work differently to these hours . The working days will mostly be any 4 from 7 , with weekend working, however we require the successful candidate to be flexible for the needs of the service.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a motivated individual with initiative to assist in a busy area. With good communications skills and be able to follow written and verbal instructions and follow strict hygiene regulations.
Some knowledge of HACCP AND COSHH would be advantageous.
Supporting the departments cleanliness and hygiene,, supporting the delivery of meals for patient , Staff and Visitors and general cleaning duties.
About us
Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Pilgrim Hospital is situated beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.
Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county.
This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations.
The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG).
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Food Hygiene certificate or Willingness to work towards.
Desirable
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experienced in working within catering services
- Evidence of high personal standards
Desirable
- Previous Experience
- Working in a large scale catering department
Knowledge, Skills & Aptitudes
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Able to complete simple records
- Capable of working without direct supervision
- Knowledge of Allergens, Health & Safety, manual handling, COSHH
- Awareness and Knowledge of the dignity in care agenda
Desirable
- Good customer care skills
- Experience in using catering equipment
- Knowledge of food service including dietary requirements and portion control
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to work under pressure and meet the demands of the service.
- Able to work in high and low temperature areas
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Food Hygiene certificate or Willingness to work towards.
Desirable
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experienced in working within catering services
- Evidence of high personal standards
Desirable
- Previous Experience
- Working in a large scale catering department
Knowledge, Skills & Aptitudes
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Able to complete simple records
- Capable of working without direct supervision
- Knowledge of Allergens, Health & Safety, manual handling, COSHH
- Awareness and Knowledge of the dignity in care agenda
Desirable
- Good customer care skills
- Experience in using catering equipment
- Knowledge of food service including dietary requirements and portion control
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to work under pressure and meet the demands of the service.
- Able to work in high and low temperature areas
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).
