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Job summary

Main area
Catering
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 20 hours per week
Job ref
223-SCA-158
Employer
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The Princess Royal Hospital
Town
Telford
Salary
£22,383 per annum/pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
02/05/2024 23:59

Employer heading

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust logo

Senior Catering Assistant

NHS AfC: Band 2

Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for 2 x 20 Hours permanent contract for  a  Senior Catering Assistant to join our friendly, busy & dynamic Catering Team based at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford.

The post holder will be required to work as part of the food service team in the Catering Department and at ward level at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford to provide and maintain an efficient catering service for both patient services and commercial services. This will include service of patient meals at ward level;  working in the main kitchen area assisting with food preparation and cleaning and working in the central dish wash and pot area.

This may also include working out of our caffe bistro which is located in the women's and children's area of the hospital.

If this sounds of interest to you we would welcome your application.

Main duties of the job

  • General cleaning duties of all areas in accordance with the departments cleaning schedules using the appropriate cleaning materials/chemicals/equipment for the job, and using personal protective equipment PPE as appropriate and required for the job.
  • Responsible for complying with good hygiene and health & safety practices within the department in accordance with standing operating procedures and current Food Safety and Health & Safety Legislation.
  • Ensure high standards of personal hygiene are maintained in accordance with the Trust Food Safety Policy Code of Practice 4 in Personal Hygiene and current legal requirements.
  • To ensure the correct storage and stock rotation takes place within all Patient and Commercial services in line with HACCP principles.
  • To complete appropriate HACCP food safety documentation including taking and recording food temperatures for the departments HACCP Food Safety Management System and take 
    corrective action where necessary. E.g. recording food temperatures at ward level.

Working for our organisation

Our catering department at The Princess Royal Hospital caters for not only patients but two thriving retail units, one being the Apley Restaurant which can be used by staff, patient and the general public and also our exclusive Caffe Bistro which is situated in the women's & children's main atrium, both retail outlets serve a variety of hot and cold beverages and also hot and cold meals, there are also numerous vending machines around the hospital that offer both hot & cold drinks and also snacks.

Our patient catering service is a cook/chill system, and we have a variety of menu options on each menu service, we use an external supplier for our cook chill food.

Working for the NHS has great benefits:

  • Generous annual leave allowance 
  • child care voucher scheme 
  • flexible working
  • Competitive Pension available
  • Weekend Enhancements
  • Full uniform provided

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Level 2 award in food safety or equivalent
  • Evidence of a commitment to continuous development
Desirable criteria
  • Level 3 in Food Safety

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Proven ability to work on own initiative
  • Proven ability to manage own workload and prioritise when there are competing priorities
  • Evidence of experience of working and contributing in a team
  • Evidence of ability to work under pressure
Desirable criteria
  • Relevant experience of working in a catering environment, however full training will be given as part of an induction plan lasting at least a few weeks

Skills and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of good literacy skills and the ability to understand instructions, guidance, policies and procedures
  • Evidence of delivering a high level of customer service
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of food safety systems, HACCP, COSHH and dealing with Allergens
  • Proven ability to communicate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders including; patients, staff-members, visitors, suppliers & environmental health

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Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Kate Teece
Job title
Catering Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01952 641222
Additional information

To contact directly please call 01952 641222 ext. 2832

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