Catering Assistant

Previous experience would be an advantage, but not essential as training will be provided. Please note that Food Hygiene Training is compulsory for these roles, and will be provided.

Please note: Previous applicants need not apply

Previous experience would be an advantage, but not essential as training will be provided. Please note that Food Hygiene Training is compulsory for these roles, and will be provided.

Please read the Person Specification before completing the application form and complete ALL fields, as empty boxes cannot be scored for shortlisting. Include ALL previous job roles (inc. dates) in the Work Experience boxes, and use the Supporting Information section for additional information about yourself relating to the Person Specification, and that you have not covered already in the form.

Please note: Previous applicants need not apply.

We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.

Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.

Why work for us?o Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeingo Varied environments: community hospitals, patients' homes, and bases across Sussexo Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retiremento Excellent training, development, and research opportunitieso Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brightono Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networkso Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trusto Beautiful Sussex location near the South Downs and coast

Our values--Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence--guide everything we do.

We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.

Qualifications

Essential: - Good numeracy and literacy skills on entry to the post

Desirable: - NVQ Level 2 in Catering (or equivalent); - Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate or above; - Health & Safety qualification; - Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Experience

Essential: - Experience of working in a customer focused environment

Desirable: - Previous experience in Housekeeping/Cleaning/Catering services; - Experience of working in a healthcare environment; - Knowledge of cash handling systems

Skills and Knowledge