About this role
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for individuals to apply for the position of Catering Assistant at St Mary's Hospital, Kettering. We are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable, and self-motivated person to become a part of our team. Duties will include delivery of meals and provisions to the wards, cleaning of the kitchen area and the equipment to the highest standard, general catering duties e.g. making sandwiches and salads and food preparation.This is a hands on post so good cooking skills and knowledge will be required. Impeccable hygiene standards knowledge and practices will also be a requirement of the successful applicant. A good knowledge of catering practices and procedures will be required which may have been gained in a similar hospital environment or in the catering private sector.
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday 07.30am - 15:00 (30 minute unpaid break), Shift pattern may be subject to change.
Main duties of the job
Communicate with others in a prompt, polite and friendly manner.
Preparation, cooking and service in the Caf retail outlet as required.
Prepare and assemble stock items within the caf retail outlet.
Assist in cash handling as and when required as per local policy.
Take phones calls for required food/beverage orders from customers.
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
Further information relating to the main duties of this role can be found in the job description attached to this vacancy.
About us
NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools.We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.
Job description Job responsibilities
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.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience in food preparation or in similar environment
Desirable
Knowledge of COSHH & Allergens
Skills Essential
To be able to carry out written and verbal instructions Experience in a similar role or industry An understanding of the importance of hygiene An understanding of the importance of health and safety
Desirable
Use, experience and knowledge of computer technologies
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.
Employer details Employer name Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address St Marys Hospital
London Road
Kettering
NN15 7PW
Employer's website https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)