Catering Assistant

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

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Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for individuals to apply for the above position at Berrywood Hospital, Northampton. We are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable, and self-motivated person to become a part of our team.

This position is within the Hotel Services Departmentwhich is part of the wider department consisting of Cleaning, Laundry, Catering, Porter, Reception andFront of Houseservices across six hospital sites, health centres and administration buildings across Northamptonshire.

Hours: 15 Hours per week.

Shift pattern: Saturday & Sunday, 09: 00am to 17:00pm (30 min unpaid break) Please note: Shift pattern may be subject to change.

This position may close early once sufficient applications are received.

Main duties of the job

Duties will include pushing meal trolleys, delivery of meals and provisions to the wards, washing up & cleaning of the kitchen area and equipment to the highest standard, general catering duties e.g. making sandwiches and salads and food preparation for the chefs.

Additional duties will also include supporting the Caf during busy periods, serving customers, cash handling and being focused on maintaining a clean and welcoming environment for our patients, visitors, and staff.

A good knowledge of catering practices and procedures will be required which may have been gained in a similar hospital environment or in the catering private sector.

About us

NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools.We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.

Date posted

26 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

270-TF055-CORP

Job locations

Berrywood Hospital

Berrywood Drive

Northampton

NN5 6UD

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience in food preparation or in similar environment
General education including literacy and numeracy

Desirable

An understanding of the importance of hygiene
An understanding of the importance of health and safety

Skills

Essential

To be able to carry out written and verbal instructions

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience in food preparation or in similar environment
General education including literacy and numeracy

Desirable

An understanding of the importance of hygiene
An understanding of the importance of health and safety

Skills

Essential

To be able to carry out written and verbal instructions

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.