Job summary
The role of a catering assistant is responsible for the provision of a food and beverage service in accordance with health and safety requirements, Patient Led Assessments of the Care Environment (PLACE) and NHS Property Services policies and procedures. Duties include, but are not limited to, food preparation, cooking, serving and presentation, cleaning of crockery, cutlery and equipment, rotation of stock, maintenance of food hygiene regulations and cash handling.
Main duties of the job
Prepare all food/beverages as necessary in accordance with menus, portion control and agreed standards.
Ensure organisation health and safety policies and procedures and all relevant food safety legislation is complied with.
Undertake and record temperature checks and ensure high standards of food hygiene are maintained.
Ensure that the correct cycle of delivery, storage, stock rotation and display is followed including for crockery and cutlery.
If required, prepare all necessary items for hospitality requests for collection or delivery at specified times.
Carry out all appropriate cleaning duties in the kitchen, dining facility and all other areas within the catering departments responsibility and operate a 'clean as you go' policy in any tasks you undertake.
Responsible for following policies, procedures and departmental guidelines on catering and cleaning and to make comments, suggestions to improve the service we provide.
Ensure financial and cash handling procedures are complied with.
Operate equipment in a safe manner complying with policies and procedures in line with training, reporting faulty and hazardous equipment through the correct channel and maintain equipment in a clean and safe manner
About us
NHS Property Services Ltd is one of the largest property owners in the UK, with a £3 billion asset portfolio, some 4,000 properties, 5,300 employees and an annual income of over £700 million.
Established in April 2013, the company is a limited company but also part of the wider NHS family. Having inherited responsibility for the facilities and property management functions previously managed by NHS primary care trusts and strategic health authorities, we own and run properties that range from listed buildings and former workhouses through to award-winning, state-of-the-art integrated health campuses.
Our aim is to deliver a fit for purpose estate in partnership with NHS organisations, generating cost efficiencies that will benefit our tenants, patients and the wider health economy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
At NHS Property Services, we believe our people are our greatest asset. That's why we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our People Strategy - Get, Grow, and Keep Great People, is all about building a values-driven culture where colleagues and customers are at the heart of everything we do.
We have a Catering Assistant role to join our team based at Preston Lodge, 20 Kingfisher Avenue, Leicester LE5 3FY
This is a permanent position.
- £12.62 per hour, £24,681.00 per annum, pro-rata
- 19.25 hours per week - Week 1 Monday, Tuesday, Saturday & Sunday Week 2 Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 2pm-7.30pm
- Training will be providing
- DBS is required
Key Responsibilities
The Catering Assistant supports the delivery of a safe, high-quality food and beverage service in line with health and safety requirements, food hygiene legislation, PLACE standards and organisational policies
Preparing and serving food and beverages in line with menus and portion controlMaintaining food hygiene standards, including temperature checksCleaning catering, kitchen and dining areas using a "clean as you go" approachReceiving, storing and rotating stock and deliveriesOperating catering equipment safely and reporting faultsWorking flexibly as part of a catering team
Where you'll be
Preston Lodge, 20 Kingfisher Avenue, Leicester LE5 3FY
What we can offer you
We understand how important life is outside of work so, as well as a competitive salary we will also offer:
27 days annual leave + 8 days bank holiday with the option to buy additional weeks leave.
A Smarter Working Policy, empowering you to choose the location of how and where you work according to your daily activities.
Training and development opportunities, providing opportunities for our colleagues to develop and progress their careers at all levels through our Professional Excellence Framework.
SMART Pension contribution into which the company will contribute up to 6%
A range of flexible benefits, including NHS retail discounts and Cycle to Work Scheme.
We have a great Colleague Assistance Programme and offer support for all areas of life.
An organisation with a purpose
We are an organisation with a passion for giving back. Putting money back into the NHS, raising £150,000 over 3 years for our charity partner Young Lives vs Cancer, supporting colleagues to volunteer within their local communities, and being committed to creating a
sustainable working environment on our pledge to become net zero carbon by 2050. We understand that it's important to feel like the work you do is having a meaningful impact on society, and through our approach to being a responsible business, we make sure that every colleague is given the opportunity to make a difference.
At NHS Property Services, we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from disabled people and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace to support your needs. If you require any support or adjustments, please let us know - we're here to help
We celebrate diversity, and we are working hard to create an inclusive environment where people love to work and can fulfil their potential.
We would encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early should we receive a high number of applications.
Check out more about Life at NHSPS on our LinkedIn page!
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Job description
Job responsibilities
At NHS Property Services, we believe our people are our greatest asset. That's why we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our People Strategy - Get, Grow, and Keep Great People, is all about building a values-driven culture where colleagues and customers are at the heart of everything we do.
We have a Catering Assistant role to join our team based at Preston Lodge, 20 Kingfisher Avenue, Leicester LE5 3FY
This is a permanent position.
- £12.62 per hour, £24,681.00 per annum, pro-rata
- 19.25 hours per week - Week 1 Monday, Tuesday, Saturday & Sunday Week 2 Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 2pm-7.30pm
- Training will be providing
- DBS is required
Key Responsibilities
The Catering Assistant supports the delivery of a safe, high-quality food and beverage service in line with health and safety requirements, food hygiene legislation, PLACE standards and organisational policies
Preparing and serving food and beverages in line with menus and portion controlMaintaining food hygiene standards, including temperature checksCleaning catering, kitchen and dining areas using a "clean as you go" approachReceiving, storing and rotating stock and deliveriesOperating catering equipment safely and reporting faultsWorking flexibly as part of a catering team
Where you'll be
Preston Lodge, 20 Kingfisher Avenue, Leicester LE5 3FY
What we can offer you
We understand how important life is outside of work so, as well as a competitive salary we will also offer:
27 days annual leave + 8 days bank holiday with the option to buy additional weeks leave.
A Smarter Working Policy, empowering you to choose the location of how and where you work according to your daily activities.
Training and development opportunities, providing opportunities for our colleagues to develop and progress their careers at all levels through our Professional Excellence Framework.
SMART Pension contribution into which the company will contribute up to 6%
A range of flexible benefits, including NHS retail discounts and Cycle to Work Scheme.
We have a great Colleague Assistance Programme and offer support for all areas of life.
An organisation with a purpose
We are an organisation with a passion for giving back. Putting money back into the NHS, raising £150,000 over 3 years for our charity partner Young Lives vs Cancer, supporting colleagues to volunteer within their local communities, and being committed to creating a
sustainable working environment on our pledge to become net zero carbon by 2050. We understand that it's important to feel like the work you do is having a meaningful impact on society, and through our approach to being a responsible business, we make sure that every colleague is given the opportunity to make a difference.
At NHS Property Services, we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from disabled people and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace to support your needs. If you require any support or adjustments, please let us know - we're here to help
We celebrate diversity, and we are working hard to create an inclusive environment where people love to work and can fulfil their potential.
We would encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early should we receive a high number of applications.
Check out more about Life at NHSPS on our LinkedIn page!
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- No formal qualifications is required as full training will be given.
- Desirable qualification of Basic Food Hygiene Certificate A and Catering qualification of NVQ Level 1.
Experience
Essential
- No experience is required as full training will be given
- Desirable experience of working in a catering environment, food preparation and working in a customer focussed environmen
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- No formal qualifications is required as full training will be given.
- Desirable qualification of Basic Food Hygiene Certificate A and Catering qualification of NVQ Level 1.
Experience
Essential
- No experience is required as full training will be given
- Desirable experience of working in a catering environment, food preparation and working in a customer focussed environmen
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.
