Catering Assistant - Blyth, United Kingdom - Northumbria Healthcare - NHFM (Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management)

Northumbria Healthcare - NHFM (Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management)

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Blyth, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

We require reliable, enthusiastic and motivated Catering Assistant to join our small community team at Blyth Community Hospital.

Competitive pay rates; including enhanced pay for unsociable hours
Paid annual leave
Pension scheme
Access to Services, such as those provided by our Staff Wellbeing Team
Access to staff newsletters and bulletins
Eligible for various local and national discounts which are available to NHS staff
Free uniform.

Our catering assistants are responsible for the preparation of foodstuffs, general cleaning of equipment and areas within the Catering Department and preparation and service of food to patients, visitors and staff in the dining room.

The role is to support high standards of care to our patients.

You will need to embrace our trust values, demonstrate excellent communication skills, and have a flexible approach to your work.

NHFM is a wholly owned subsidiary of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

Established in 2012, NHFM provide specialist project management services for large and small capital developments, estates maintenance and a full range of facilities services.

Carrying out facilities management for a state-of-the-art specialist emergency care hospital - The Northumbria, three general hospitals - North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham hospitals - and a number of smaller community hospitals and clinic sites, we cover one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country.

Responsible for the preparation of foodstuffs, general cleaning of equipment and areas within the Catering Department and preparation and service of food to patients on the ward or to patients, visitors and staff in the dining room.

The post holder will be required to operate in the central dish wash area

The receipt, checking for quality, temperature, correct quantity as per order to suppliers and the storage of such goods in the appropriate area within the time limits set out in the department policy on HACCP.

To be able to demonstrate the ability to serve food to staff and to be able to check temperature levels and be aware of the Food Temperature Regulations.

Operating the central dish wash machine, cleaning, drying and checking of the staff/ward crockery and cutlery.
Preparation of vegetables, fruits and salads.
Preparation and dispatch of meals.
Service of food in ward areas

Service of food in the Dining Room and associated areas and preparation of sandwiches, hot snacks and beverages where applicable.

The cleaning and re-stacking of vending machines.
Operation of the Staff Dining Room cash register.
Awareness of appropriate image/appearance to suit service needs.
To be self reliant.

To be flexible in their working arrangements to cover for holidays and sickness and work all areas of the Catering Department when required.

Cleaning of premises and equipment to the required standard.
Ensures compliance with the Food Hygiene Policy and the Codes of Practice.

Work in such a manner that does not contravene the Health and Safety procedures of the Hospital and the Hotel Services Department.

Participate in training programmes relevant to efficiency, hygiene, fire drills, the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and other such courses as deemed necessary for the efficient operation of the department.