City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE)

Catering Assistant

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Job summary

CHoICE Facilities Services are seeking a passionate, hardworking and reliable individual to join our team and fulfil the role of Catering Assistant (Ward Host). This is a fixed term, 12 month role to cover a secondment which may lead to a permanent role in the future.

This role is 16 hours per week with a shift pattern of 4pm-8pm Monday-Thursday evenings.

Main duties of the job

The role of a Ward Host is an exciting opportunity for people who are motivated, flexible, task focused and who have excellent communications skills. We encourage and support our employees to progress within CHoICE and offer full training on the job.

As a Ward Host you would be responsible for assisting clinical staff in the efficient and effective production & service of a high quality of meals & beverages on several wards, for patients, staff and visitors, including associated cleaning and hygiene related duties. The role is ward based and involves collecting and delivering meals to wards for patients and can be physically demanding.

If you are ambitious, caring, team player and strive to deliver high standards services, we would like to hear from YOU!

CHoICE Facilities Services work together;

To deliver nationally recognised high quality, safe, cost effective services for the people, patients and stakeholders.

To attract and retain employees who are proud to recommend our services.

To deliver a wide range of high quality, effective and compliant Facilities Management (FM), Procurement and Pharmacy Services.

To join a friendly, organised and positive working environment, apply for the role of Ward Host.

Previous applicants need not apply, thank you.

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

12 December 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25,194 a year Full time pay

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

M9155-Z-EA-1224-88

Job locations

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP


Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible for assisting in the efficient and effective production & service of a high quality of meals & beverages, for patients, staff and visitors, including associated cleaning and hygiene related duties.

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible for assisting in the efficient and effective production & service of a high quality of meals & beverages, for patients, staff and visitors, including associated cleaning and hygiene related duties.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Basic Numeracy and Literacy education

Desirable

  • Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
  • Basic Allergen training

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Ability to accept and prioritise instructions

Desirable

  • Previous knowledge of catering environment

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

Physical Skills

Essential

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

Qualifications

Essential

  • Basic Numeracy and Literacy education

Desirable

  • Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
  • Basic Allergen training

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Ability to accept and prioritise instructions

Desirable

  • Previous knowledge of catering environment

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

Physical Skills

Essential

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

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

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP


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

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Catering and Commercial Services

Catherine Phillipson

catherine.phillipson1@nhs.net

01915656256

Details

Date posted

12 December 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25,194 a year Full time pay

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

M9155-Z-EA-1224-88

Job locations

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP


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