Catering Assistant (Ward Host)

Job summary

Previous Applicants need not apply.

CHoICE Facilities are seeking a passionate, hardworking, reliable individual to join our team and fulfil the role of Catering Assistant (Ward Host help). As Ward Host help you would be responsible for assisting clinical staff in the efficient 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, collecting-in crockery and cutlery from patients' bedsides and is physically demanding.

This role is 19.5 hours per week with a flexible shift pattern of 7am-2pm, Friday Saturday and Sunday.

An exciting opportunity for those who are motivated, flexible, task-focused with excellent communications skills. We will encourage and support you to progress and offer full training. If you are ambitious, caring, a team player and strive to deliver high-standard 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.

Attract and retain employees who are proud to recommend our services.

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 this role.

Main duties of the job

• Please note the Trust are not able to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold requirements. You are requested to consider this when making your application. Please visitGov.UKfor further information

General duties include;

Follow food & beverage handling procedures, in accordance with national and local regulations.

Undertake stock management, stock receipt and delivery, reporting discrepancies or damaged goods to Seniors. Record food temperatures and food waste before and after service.

Maintain appropriate knowledge and skills to safely and effectively perform all food & beverage tasks.

Maintain clean, tidy and hygienic appearance. Ensuring appropriate protective clothing is worn at all times.

Distribution, delivery and service of food and beverages to wards and departments.

Ensuring equipment, working areas, including storerooms, refrigerators and freezers are kept in clean and hygienic condition and good hygienic practices are established and maintained at all times.

Carry-out any other duties which are deemed reasonable and in-line with Banding of Post.

Providing food and beverage service including catering for special events to patient, staff and visitors.

Preparing, assembling and packing meals for patients and staff.

Collection, segregation and disposal of waste materials, in accordance with policies.

CHoICE Catering Services are provided at Sunderland Royal Hospital & Sunderland Eye Infirmary.

About us

Please help us by adding your telephone number to your application form this will allow us to contact you quickly if required.

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

If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

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)

---