About this role
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a Kitchen Porter to join us to work within the Patients Kitchen or a busy Staff Restaurant providing the best possible service and experience for patients, Staff and visitors.
This will include simple preparation of food items food service, loading prepared food into the correct food trolleys, cleaning, quality control, waste and cash handling. Catering duties may also include working within Retail Catering services when required.
Main duties of the job
Being dynamic serving customers in a fast paced Barista style coffee shop. Preparing the counter for service Accurately take food orders over the counter or on the telephone Simple Food preparation such as salads and sandwiches. Preparing orders for Paninis, pizza and other hot snacks. Keeping accurate records for the HACCP Food Safety System Cleaning and filling vending machines. Putting away deliveries Replenishing fridges and selves with stock, whilst making sure stock is rotated. Informing supervisor when stocks are low Delivering buffets and hospitality to areas away from the main Staff Restaurant. Clearing away dirty pots. General cleaning of service counter,equipment and restaurant areas. When required deliver food orders to the Wards. If required, cover absences with in the Catering Dept including Patients Kitchen
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Job description Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications Desirable
Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate
Skills & Abilities Essential
Demonstrate an understanding of the catering assistant role with a healthcare setting Knowledge of allergens Flexibility to work within various roles within the team Ability to demonstrate the Trust values and behaviours Knowledge of HACCP Systems Knowledge of Cleaning Schedules
Desirable
Demonstrate excellent customer relation and service skills
Knowledge, Training & Experience Essential
Job experience within the food industry
Desirable
Previous retail experience Experience in large catering department
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 Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address Salford Royal Hospital
Stott Lane
Salford
M6 8HD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)