About this role
Job summary
INTERNAL ONLY TO NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (NCIC) EMPLOYEES ONLY
Catering Assistant for Penrith Hospital
To assist in providing an in-house catering service to all patients, and hospital dinning room for staff, visitors & public
The post holder will carry out work in accordance with quality standards and follow established procedures. Work to duties as set by the Catering Supervisor, who will review performance and undertake appraisal.
To work as part of a team within the main kitchen providing a good quality nutritious and safe catering service to all patients, staff and visitors (where applicable) in our hospitals
Main duties of the job
Food Safety
Adhere to all procedures for recording required HACCP data on a daily basis
Take receipt and unload all kitchen supplies deliveries, checking the items against the delivery quality standards and storing them appropriately
Record the delivery of all incoming goods, date them and store appropriatel
Be responsible for exercising and monitoring stock rotation in all food storage areas
Food Preparation
Pick frozen meals from storage and prepare for distribution to wards in accordance with ward meal order requirements
Deliver frozen meals and load into trolleys at ward level as a and when required
Pick frozen meals and regenerate according to dining room menu requirements
Prepare sandwiches and salads in the cold prep room and sandwich bar on a daily basis
Prepare sandwiches for buffet and working lunches
Cook breakfast /Lunch items on a daily basis
Prepare snacks and serve meals in dining room
Please view the main duties in full by downloading the Job Description.
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':
- Being a clinically led organisation
- Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
- A positive patient experience every time
- A great place to work
- Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
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.
The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £20.00 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £26.50. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
Enhanced Check: £41.00 + administration cost of £6.50 = £47.50. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
NHS Discounts*
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
Excellent opportunities for development*
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
*Subject to eligibility
Important Information
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene Certificate to work towards completing this course and obtain this qualification
Desirable
- Level 3 Food Safety
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a catering department
Desirable
- Experience of working in a catering establishment
- Cash handling
Skills and Aptitutes
Essential
- Organisational skills
- Smart clean appearance
- High personal standards
- Ability to work within a team
- Be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills
- Be able to demonstrate ability to provide excellent customer care
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Flexible approach to work
- Friendly disposition
- Able to work shift pattern including weekends
Knowledge
Essential
- Principles and criterion of HACCP
- Be able to demonstrate excellent hygiene practices
Desirable
- Special diets inc texture modified food
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Employer details
Employer name
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Penrith Hospital
Bridge Lane
Penrith
CA11 8HX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)