Main area Support Services Grade Band 2 Contract Bank Hours Flexible working - 0 hours per week (As and when required.)
Job ref 320-FSS-CA-0086Employer University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Sir Robert Peel Community Hospital Town Tamworth Salary £23,615 pro rata /pa Salary period Yearly Closing 28/01/2025 23:59 Interview date 11/02/2025Catering AssistantBand 2As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services.
The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds.
All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.Job overviewWe are looking for a Flexible Catering Assistant to support at Sir Robert Peel Community Hospital in Tamworth & Samuel Johnson, Lichfield.Responsible for the preparation and delivery of patient food services at ward level, working as part of the Communities Facilities team.Ensuring that all hot meals are ordered and all sandwiches, salads are prepared and served to the patients as per their dietary requirements.
Responsibilities for all the food safety documentation with regard to all aspects of the food service and stock rotation and temperature recording.The successful candidate will be supported by the Facilities Management team.
A comprehensive training package will be provided, and other elements of training will be discussed through the UHDB Talent Mapping Process.Candidates must be able to complete Food Safety and Allergen training and to be able to complete the food safety paperwork.
English at Level 2 will be required.Shifts including days, afternoons and weekends.Main duties of the jobResponsible for the beverages, breakfasts, lunches and suppers for all patients.
Making porridge, toast and serving on the ward.Serving food at lunch and supper.
Updating the patient special diet forms throughout the service each day, liaising with the nursing team for dietary updates.Completing all food safety paperwork, temperature sheets, ensuring sufficient cutlery is available.
Collecting in the patient trays/crockery at the end of each service and washing through the main dishwashers.
Ensuring the crockery is clean ready for the next service.Responsible for ordering and ensuring patient choice is a priority wherever possible.Reporting any issues to the Facilities Supervisors.Working for our organisationIn return we will offer:Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development.On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesPlease see attached Job description and Person Specification.
To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site.
You will need to register if you do not already have an account.Previous Catering or Customer Service type roleOur Trust aims to provide the highest quality care to patients within Derbyshire and South East Staffordshire and we want the very best people to work with us.Follow us on Twitter @UHDBTrust or find us on Facebook & LinkedIn - UHDBTrustIMPORTANT INFORMATIONIf we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
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