Catering Assistant

Job summary

**Please note, the NHS salary scales have recently changed and are expected to come into effect in October. New starters joining the Trust before this time will commence on the old payscales and will move to the new ones once they have been finalised**

To provide a safe, hygienic, nutritious and timely food service for patients / staff restaurant. The post holder will assist in the delivery of a high standard of food service which meets the requirements of food hygiene legislation, Trust Food Safety Policy and national standards as dictated by the government's national plan.

Main duties of the job

1. The hygienic handling of food products in accordance with food hygiene legislation and the Trust Food Safety Policy (HACCP)
2. Observation of statutory and trust food hygiene regulations
3. The post holder will provide a patient food service, staff restaurant service, under the guidance of supervisors to patients / restaurant within the hospital
4. Regeneration of patient food using equipment as trained
5. To observe portion control guidance
6. Serving patient / staff meals in an appetising and attractive manner
7. Ensure that food products are correctly served according to instruction
8. Taking and recording of food temperatures and seeking further instruction where these are outside appropriate temperature limits
9. To be involved in the general cleaning following the appropriate cleaning schedules
10. Appropriate disposal of waste in accordance with instruction
11. Check stock deliveries into the catering department and complete the appropriate documentation
12. Ensure stock is dated and stock rotation procedures are observed
13. Complies with health and safety regulations
14. Observes the quality control procedure within the catering department.

About us

All our colleagues play an important role in ensuring that we continue to provide the best possible healthcare service for our community. In return, we offer the following exciting benefits and opportunities:

• Support and wellbeing - Viv-up, a comprehensive employee assistance programme, gives free access to expert help and support for life's ups and downs - physical and mental health, finances, abuse, learning - 24/7, 365 days a year, including telephone support and counselling
• Lifestyle savings - Viv-up, plus entitlement to a free Blue Light Card, together provide more than 15,000 discounts; from large national retailers to local businesses, across categories such as holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones and many more
• Benefits - a range of competitive employee benefits including generous leave entitlement pension scheme, enhanced rates for working evenings, nights, weekends and Bank Holidays, plus the opportunity for flexible working to support individual needs
• Training and Development - apprenticeships, on-the-job and formal training courses provide the skills needed and as a leading facilities and estates organisation there are opportunities to develop further including career progression, supporting our commitment to net zero by being a Green Plan Champion or Social Media Champion to support our communication

Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our HIF Hero and Trust-wide KITE team and colleague recognition awards