About this role
Job summary
We are looking to add to our great catering team to work across various sites within the trust. The role will be 15 hours per week working a range of shifts from 06:00 to 19:00 5 days over 7 (including weekends).
The successful candidate will be a great team player working in our kitchens and service points, who is capable of helping the teams to continue in delivering a fantastic food service to our service users within the units. They will be a great communicator and have the ability to think on their feet.
Candidates will be expected to have or to be able to gain at least a level 2 food hygiene level of knowledge
The role will include basic kitchen duties as well as assisting in food service to our service users.
The role will be based at the Catering Prestwich unit. However, you will be required to support other units.
Main duties of the job
To provide a customer focused service.
Cleaning of crockery, pots and pans. using an industrial dishwashing machine and manually washing.
Preparation of hot and cold food items, service of patient and other meals or functions.
To adhere to safe working practices in all aspects of hygiene management.
To adhere to safe working practices in all aspects of risk management and security.
Carry out general and specialised cleaning tasks in accordance with Trust procedures.
To undertake mandatory training in COSHH, HACCP and comply with all Trust policies relevant to the post particularly with regard to the food hygiene policy'
The loading of ovens and food trolleys
Please be aware this role may require periods of standing , and may involve the moving and lifting of goods and food stuffs - so the successful applicant will have to be capable of such duties
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years Excellent pension Cycle to work scheme Salary sacrifice car scheme Wellbeing programme Blue Light Card Discounts
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Some experience of working in a catering environment Experienced in working with other people.
Desirable
Have a food Hygiene Level 2 certification Do you have previous knowledge of food allergens
Knowledge Essential
Excellent standard of personal hygiene. Flexible approach to working environments
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.
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Employer details Employer name Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Catering Prestwich
Manchester
M25 3BL
Employer's website https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)