You will be part of the integrated team of services which include cleaners and porters for the site. The Catering Assistant role will be flexible, working in the main production kitchen preparing and cooking meals for the patient service as required.
Hours: 12 hours per week.
Shift pattern: Friday and Saturday 08.30-14.30.
Weekend shifts are paid at the current NHS enhanced rate of pay. Hours may be subject to change.
previous applicants need not apply
- Communicate with others in a prompt, polite and friendly manner.
- Liaise with other Catering staff/Volunteer staff to ensure timely service.
- To understand COSHH regulations (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) and ensure compliance.
- General cleaning of the kitchen and its equipment in accordance with cleaning schedules.
- Prepare, cook, and assemble food items using specialised catering equipment and skills, including knife skills, mixing and slicing, mandolin machines, steam ovens and brat pan use. The list of equipment is not exhaustive.
- Prepare filled sandwiches, salads and desserts for the patient menu.
- Assist with the daily preparation of ward trolleys and deliver to ward kitchens
- Undertake duties relating to the temperature monitoring and recording of all food items and equipment.
- Assist with the preparation and delivery of buffets and functions.
- Complete all relevant paperwork as necessary required by department procedure.
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.
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