City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE)

Food Services Assistant

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Job summary

South Tyneside Catering Department require 7 food service assistants who have a flexible approach to work and work routines. Some weeks additional hours will be available for holiday cover etc. Please see below for shifts and hours. We require cover across 7 days per week to include weekend working. The successful candidate will be expected to be flexible in their approach to shifts and shift patterns. This post requires weekend working. Additional overtime hours are often available. Full training is provided.

2 X 24 HOURS flexible hours/shifts

1 X 16 HOURS flexible hours/shifts

1 x 20 HOURS flexible hours/shifts

1 X 9 HOURS (Saturday & Sunday 16.15-20.45)

1 x 8 HOURS Saturday 07.00-16.00

1 x 4.5 HOURS Saturday 16.15-20.45

Main duties of the job

To complete daily food service tasks to Trust locations. To ensure the patient, staff and visitor meal service is provided in a safe, clean and hygienic environment. Ensure high standards of cleanliness are met and maintained

Ensure that all food supplies which are delivered are checked following the Food Safety Management System (FSMS)

To be flexible on a day to day basis moving area to area and across departments (within catering)

Deep cleaning

Delivering patient meals

Serving and taking cash in the restaurant & cafe

Assist with food preparation as necessary and as requested

Liaise with supervisors and managers

About us

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City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE - trading since 2014) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT). Based at Sunderland Royal Hospital, providing a full range of Facilities Management, Procurement and Outpatient Pharmacy services. We employ around 650 staff in a wide range of functions, ranging from cleaners, porters, engineers, procurement specialists and pharmacists.

Commitment, Care and Compassion- our Team contribute to the overall hospital environment, providing safe, secure and comfortable facilities for access by patients, staff and visitors. CHoICE is an exciting place to work that will provide you with an opportunity to grow and develop. Many of our staff work flexibly, including part-time and we are committed to offering flexible approaches to work where possible. We provide a range of benefits including Fitness Centre (SRH), cycle to work scheme and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.

We welcome all applications regardless of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under-represented groups.

Note we will not accept applications found to be AI generated.

Details

Date posted

31 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25,194 a year pro rata for part time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

M9155-Z-EA-0125-11

Job locations

South Tyneside District Hospital

Harton Lane

South Shields

NE34 0PL


Job description

Job responsibilities

To complete daily food service tasks to Trust locations. To ensure the patient, staff and visitor meal service is provided in a safe, clean and hygienic environment. Ensure high standards of cleanliness are met and maintained

Understand the International Dysphasia Diet Standardisation (IDDSI) descriptors which will assist the safe service to patients who require a modified diet

Ensure that all food supplies which are delivered are checked following the Food Safety Management System (FSMS)

Record food temperatures as directed by the FSMS

To be flexible on a day to day basis moving area to area and across departments (within catering)

Operate cash registers and card payment machines, complete cash declaration sheets

Ensure stock rotation is followed

Assist with food preparation as necessary and as requested

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE

Please note the Trust are not able to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold requirements. Applicants are requested to consider this when making their application. Please visit Gov.UK for further information

Job description

Job responsibilities

To complete daily food service tasks to Trust locations. To ensure the patient, staff and visitor meal service is provided in a safe, clean and hygienic environment. Ensure high standards of cleanliness are met and maintained

Understand the International Dysphasia Diet Standardisation (IDDSI) descriptors which will assist the safe service to patients who require a modified diet

Ensure that all food supplies which are delivered are checked following the Food Safety Management System (FSMS)

Record food temperatures as directed by the FSMS

To be flexible on a day to day basis moving area to area and across departments (within catering)

Operate cash registers and card payment machines, complete cash declaration sheets

Ensure stock rotation is followed

Assist with food preparation as necessary and as requested

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE

Please note the Trust are not able to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold requirements. Applicants are requested to consider this when making their application. Please visit Gov.UK for further information

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Good understanding of catering services

Desirable

  • Catering Experience
  • Experience of working in a healthcare environment
  • Experience in production environment
  • Experience of cash/card payment handling
  • Previous experience in dealing with the public

Qualifications

Essential

  • Basic Numeracy and Literacy education

Desirable

  • Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
  • Basic Allergen training

Physical skills

Essential

  • Combination of bending/lifting/standing and walking with frequent requirement for physical effort.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Ability to accept and prioritise instructions

Desirable

  • Previous knowledge of catering environment
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Good understanding of catering services

Desirable

  • Catering Experience
  • Experience of working in a healthcare environment
  • Experience in production environment
  • Experience of cash/card payment handling
  • Previous experience in dealing with the public

Qualifications

Essential

  • Basic Numeracy and Literacy education

Desirable

  • Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
  • Basic Allergen training

Physical skills

Essential

  • Combination of bending/lifting/standing and walking with frequent requirement for physical effort.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Ability to accept and prioritise instructions

Desirable

  • Previous knowledge of catering environment

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.

Employer details

Employer name

City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE)

Address

South Tyneside District Hospital

Harton Lane

South Shields

NE34 0PL


Employer's website

https://www.choicesunderland.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE)

Address

South Tyneside District Hospital

Harton Lane

South Shields

NE34 0PL


Employer's website

https://www.choicesunderland.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Food Safety Manager

Steven Philpot

steven.philpot1@nhs.net

01914041000

Details

Date posted

31 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25,194 a year pro rata for part time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

M9155-Z-EA-0125-11

Job locations

South Tyneside District Hospital

Harton Lane

South Shields

NE34 0PL


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