Catering Assistant - Band 2

The post holder will be required to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment and you will be able to use your initiative to prioritise and organise daily duties. You will maintain a professional approach and comply with all relevant policies and procedures.

You will be part of a team

that provides safe and nutritious meal service to service users.

At the time of advertising, this role does not meet the minimum requirements (salary threshold or occupational requirements) set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. For this reason, unfortunately we are unable to sponsor anyone on a visa for this role at this moment in time.

We are happy to accept applications from candidates who can prove their right to work in the UK or via alternative visa routes. Such applications will be considered alongside all other applications.

All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to have their up-to-date flu vaccination to protect staff and patients.

out a wide range of general catering duties in the restaurant, hospitality,

vending and patient catering in an efficient and effective manner to ensure

that a high quality service is provided at all times. This post has a

significant amount of personal contact with staff, patients and members of the

public.

carry out basic food preparation, packing labelling and chilling of

sandwiches and other food products, according to set recipes and procedures.

Packing and labelling of pre-prepared food commodities

for patients special diets.

carry out basic cooking duties including breakfast and back bar items.

To operate cash registers and reconciliation of monies in

line with departmental policies and procedures.

To prepare and deliver hospitalities in accordance with

hospitality forms.

clean, fill and attend to vending machines on a daily basis as per agreed

procedures.

serve meals in the staff dining room and other associated areas as required

and to portion food in the correct manner according to portion control.

prepare restaurant counters, refrigerated commodities and ensure that

restaurant tables have all items ready to carry out efficient service.

distribute provisions, meals and equipment within the department and hospital

site.

clean equipment and premises in accordance with duty rotas and work schedules

using the appropriate equipment and chemicals. This will include the immediate outer areas

of the building.

Report

any sightings of pests or damage to the fabric of the catering areas that could

provide potential harbourage to pests.

operate equipment e.g. scrubbing machine, flight dishwasher, cash register

etc. in a safe and responsible manner after training and to report faulty

equipment to the supervisor.

dispose of all waste food and refuse in a hygienic manner and in accordance

with the waste food policy.

are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health

and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,

Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are

the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.

Our mission is

to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this

by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ

staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a

difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.

We encourage

and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value

diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.

Being

a foundation Trust means were accountable to our

members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people

(including staff) are members of our Trust.

Join

us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving

the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and

help each year.

are committed

to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and

vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this

commitment.

We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.

Training

Essential: - Experience working within a customer focused environment.; - Commitment to undertake relevant training commensurate to the job role.

Special Knowledge & Skills

Qualifications

Desirable: - Level 3 Certificate in Food Safety.

Experience

Essential: - Previous experience in the catering industry.; - Previous experience of dealing with the public.

Desirable: - Knowledge of therapeutic diets.

Physical Attributes

Personal Attributes

Essential: - To work on own initiative, as a lone worker or as part of a team.; - Flexible approach to working hours / shift patterns.