Job summary
We are looking to recruit Catering Assistants within Walsall Manor Hospital to support our temporary staffing team; this team work on a flexible basis and we are able to offer varied hours and days to suit your availability. There roles cover working hours Monday through to Sunday, mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, at both the Manor Hospital and Holly bank House.
Main duties of the job
Our Catering team play a key role in providing meal service to our patient's, providing meals 365 days per year which includes weekends and Bank Holidays.
The role involves a wide range of catering duties including, cleanings of he department, food preparation, distribution of food items to wards and departments and working in the Cafe/Shop. Working at our Satellite Unit at Holly bank House, Catering assistants are responsible for providing safe and nutritious meals for patients and staff.
You would also be responsible for cleaning premises and equipment, and maintaining cleaning standards.
Working as part of a team, you will need to be motivated,enthusiasticandcommittedto the role. It is important that you are a clear communicator as the position doesrequire you tocommunicatewith the ward teams, patients, colleagues and our contractors on a daily basis. Our Hospital is extremely busy is and challenging environment for individuals and we are looking for team players who are able toto use your own initiative and follow instructions as per our processes,
About us
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust provides integrated acute and community Healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading. Construction of the new integrated critical care unit was completed in2018,extension of a Neonatal Unit and brand new, state of the art Emergency Department is in the process of being completed.
We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trusts values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate, and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce
RESPECT - COMPASSION - TEAMWORKPROFESSIONALISM
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide food/beverage & cleaning service in the catering Department and associated food service areas, cleaning of premises and equipment, duties in the kitchen may also include preparation of vegetables, salad and sandwiches, service to patients, staff, and visitors.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide food/beverage & cleaning service in the catering Department and associated food service areas, cleaning of premises and equipment, duties in the kitchen may also include preparation of vegetables, salad and sandwiches, service to patients, staff, and visitors.
Person Specification
Required
Essential
- Basic Education in Math's and English
- Current Food Hygiene Certificate
- Previous Knowledge of working in a catering environment
Desirable
- Knowledge of Food Allergent
- Knowledge of Special Diets
Knowlewdge
Essential
- Able to demonstrate basic knowledge of Health & Safety
- Able to demonstrate basic knowledge of Food Safety
Other
Essential
- Able to work flexibly
- Able to undertake some heavy manual handling within the role
Person Specification
Required
Essential
- Basic Education in Math's and English
- Current Food Hygiene Certificate
- Previous Knowledge of working in a catering environment
Desirable
- Knowledge of Food Allergent
- Knowledge of Special Diets
Knowlewdge
Essential
- Able to demonstrate basic knowledge of Health & Safety
- Able to demonstrate basic knowledge of Food Safety
Other
Essential
- Able to work flexibly
- Able to undertake some heavy manual handling within the role
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).
