Catering Assistant

Job summary

The overall purpose of the job is to work as part of a team and be committed to take part in providing the best quality catering service to patients and staff within the Trust.To share learned best practise with others in developing catering services as changes are made over time to allow the department and individuals to react to changing need.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

Cleaning all equipment, surfaces as required.Emptying rubbish in the prescribed manner.Storage of goods into the appropriate areas as required.The use of floor scrubbing equipment as part of cleaning regimes.Loading of meal trollies.Distribution of items to wards as required.Keeping of simple records as required.Keeping of simple and more complex records as required.Taking and recording food temperatures as required.Reporting defective equipment.Be responsible for lock up duties of the catering area as requiredUnloading meal trolleys and separation of crockery.Stripping plates of waste food.Stacking and loading of dirty crockery.Un-loading clean crockery and storing.Operation of the dishwasher.Cleaning of the dishwasher after use.Cleaning the equipment and surfaces within the dish wash area or associated with the dish washing function.Changing chemicals that are used on the dish wash machines.Recording dish wash temperatures as required.Use of the waste disposal.Washing of pots and pans by hand in sinks.Use of the pan washer or dishwasher for final cleaning only.Cleaning of the equipment and surfaces in the area.Storing clean pots and pans in the correct location.The set up and clean down of the main servery.Use of the cash register in the dining room for limited periods.Use of the cash register and following all related procedures in the dining room

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.