About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a first class Catering Assistant to work within Catering at Conquest Hospital.
You will be working as part of a varied Team within ESHT carrying out an important roll within Catering ensuring the patients & staff receive the nutrition they require in a safe and hygienic manner.
Main duties of the job
Are you passionate about food service and being part of a team that makes a real difference every day? We're looking for an enthusiastic Catering Assistantto join our friendly Hospital Catering Department. In this role, you'll help deliver nutritious, high-quality meals to patients, staff, and visitors while working in a dedicated team to provide outstanding service.
What We're Looking For
A love for delivering an amazing food service. A positive, proactive team player. Can do attitude with flexibility. A true team player who enjoys working collaboratively. Why You'll Love Working With Us
Supportive, friendly team environment. Make a real impact on patient wellbeing and visitor experience. Ongoing training and development opportunities. Great NHS benefits, including pension, staff discounts, and wellbeing support. What You'll Do
Be part of a team that delivers catering services to patients, staff and visitors Assist in the moving of food trollies. Clearing and cleaning trollies and service areas. Ensure compliance with food safety and health & safety standards. Support the team in all areas of the department. Serving customers in the restaurant If you're a motivated catering superstar who takes pride in great food and teamwork, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today and be part of something that truly matters.
About us
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
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Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Evidence of standard level of education to GCSE level Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
Desirable
706/1 or equivalent craft qualification (NVQ) Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate Knowledge of HACCP
Experience Essential
Basic food production knowledge
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Essential
Physically able to lift weights of up to 56lbs Motivated Good organisational skills Good team worker
Other Essential
A recognition that a flexible pattern is required according to the needs of the service
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Conquest Hospital
The Ridge
St Leonards on sea
TN37 7RD
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)