East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Catering Assistant

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Job summary

We are looking for a new team member that can help deliver an amazing food service. Keeping our staff and visitors hydrated and well fed is our aim and we need people focused staff that have an attention to detail and a desire to give the best service possible.

Team members will be serving customers, stocking areas, keeping the area spic and span, cash handling and ensuring we adhere of all the rules and regulations.

Main duties of the job

Main duties include-

Preparation of food and beverages to standard required.

Service and sale of food and drinks.

Cleaning of equipment and restaurant areas.

Checking stock and replenishing.

About us

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at Conquest Hospital and Eastbourne District General Hospital, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available for a small administration fee.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

Details

Date posted

18 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

374-JY919

Job locations

Conquest

St Leonards On Sea

TN37 7RD


Job description

Job responsibilities

1.

Preparation of food and beverages to standard required.

2.

Service and sale of all food and beverage products.

3.

Handling of cash following Trusts security agreements and procedures, within the restaurant and wards

4.

To cash up at end of services and secure all monies in accordance with Trust procedures, within the restaurant and wards

5.

Recording of all equipment temperatures.

6.

Cleaning of fixtures, equipment and restaurant areas.

7.

Ensure all vending equipment is cleaned as per manufacturers procedures and replenished as necessary.

8.

Ensure all working areas are secure before leaving the workplace.

9.

Stock is checked and replenished regularly.

10.

Stock rotation and checks on quality is done regularly.

11.

To inform Restaurant Team leader of any commodity needs.

12.

To assist with the orientation of new and agency staff.

13.

Responsible for reporting any daily issues to Duty Team Leader.

14.

To report any faults and defects that occurs to the appropriate personnel to ensure a safe working environment.

15.

To assist with any other functions of catering as directed within capabilities.

Observation of all current legislation, in particular:-

The Health & Safety at Work Act 1974.

Food Act Amendment 1990, General Food Hygiene Regulations Amendment 1995.

The above is not intended as an exhaustive list of duties, but is an indication of the main areas of responsibility

This job description will be regularly reviewed and amended following consultation with the post holder

Job description

Job responsibilities

1.

Preparation of food and beverages to standard required.

2.

Service and sale of all food and beverage products.

3.

Handling of cash following Trusts security agreements and procedures, within the restaurant and wards

4.

To cash up at end of services and secure all monies in accordance with Trust procedures, within the restaurant and wards

5.

Recording of all equipment temperatures.

6.

Cleaning of fixtures, equipment and restaurant areas.

7.

Ensure all vending equipment is cleaned as per manufacturers procedures and replenished as necessary.

8.

Ensure all working areas are secure before leaving the workplace.

9.

Stock is checked and replenished regularly.

10.

Stock rotation and checks on quality is done regularly.

11.

To inform Restaurant Team leader of any commodity needs.

12.

To assist with the orientation of new and agency staff.

13.

Responsible for reporting any daily issues to Duty Team Leader.

14.

To report any faults and defects that occurs to the appropriate personnel to ensure a safe working environment.

15.

To assist with any other functions of catering as directed within capabilities.

Observation of all current legislation, in particular:-

The Health & Safety at Work Act 1974.

Food Act Amendment 1990, General Food Hygiene Regulations Amendment 1995.

The above is not intended as an exhaustive list of duties, but is an indication of the main areas of responsibility

This job description will be regularly reviewed and amended following consultation with the post holder

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Basic Food Hygiene certificate
  • Customer services skills

Desirable

  • Intermediate Food Hygiene certificate

Experience

Essential

  • Previous Catering Experience

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

Essential

  • Basic Food Hygiene
  • Customer Services Skills
  • Able to work in a team
  • Ability to make decisions in absence of Team Leader
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Basic Food Hygiene certificate
  • Customer services skills

Desirable

  • Intermediate Food Hygiene certificate

Experience

Essential

  • Previous Catering Experience

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

Essential

  • Basic Food Hygiene
  • Customer Services Skills
  • Able to work in a team
  • Ability to make decisions in absence of Team Leader

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

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Conquest

St Leonards On Sea

TN37 7RD


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Conquest

St Leonards On Sea

TN37 7RD


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Catering Services Manager

Martin Gurney

martin.gurney1@nhs.net

07484942601

Details

Date posted

18 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

374-JY919

Job locations

Conquest

St Leonards On Sea

TN37 7RD


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