Bank Catering Assistant

HCRG Care Group; Bath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Bath is seeking a dedicated Catering Assistant to support the delivery of high-quality food service. Responsibilities include meal preparation, adhering to cleanliness and food safety standards, and serving meals to service users. The ideal candidate should excel in a team environment and have a passion for food service. This role offers a rate of £12.21 per hour and various employee benefits.

Benefits

£12.21 per hour

Free tea, coffee and milk

Discount and cashback offers through My Reward Hub

Access to earned wages

Wellbeing support and career coaching

eLearning and professional development

Opportunities to contribute ideas

Qualifications

• Passion for delivering high-quality food service and ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to follow cleaning schedules and Health and Safety instructions.
• Previous experience in the catering industry or knowledge of catering procedures including HACCP is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of meals, ensuring they are ready on time.
• Adhere to portion control guidelines and maintain cleanliness standards.
• Serve meals to service users and record food temperatures as required.
• Work well as a team but comfortable working alone.

Skills

Passion for delivering high-quality food service

Ability to work in a team environment

Ability to follow cleaning schedules

Understanding of routine procedures

Job description

Overview

The Catering assistant will undertake a range of duties including providing meals as well as snacks and sandwiches (made in house) for our service users. You will help support the team in meeting the needs of the Catering service and complement the delivery of service user care by our clinical staff. As a Catering assistant, you will ensure the department meets the required cleaning standards and ensure a HACCP plan is followed in relation to food delivery, preparation, cooking and serving. Our Catering Service operates every day of the year, from 08:45am to 6:00pm, offering consistent support to our service users and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of meals, ensuring they are ready on time and meet the specified content and quality standards.
• Adhere to portion control guidelines as outlined by the Hotel Services Manager.
• Follow the department's cleaning schedule within the catering block, including the changing room, to maintain high cleanliness standards.
• Serve meals to service users at ward level as required, including daily dinner service, ensuring food temperatures are recorded and meet required standards.
• Wear the provided catering PPE/uniform, maintain a clean and professional appearance at all times, and uphold excellent personal hygiene in line with quality standards.
• Organise and prepare graded meals according to patients\' menu choices, ensuring they are ready for serving and delivery to the wards.
• Work well as a team but comfortable working alone; follow cleaning schedules and Health and Safety instructions.
• Safeguarding and safer recruitment policies apply to all staff; ensure compliance with safeguarding measures when working with service users.

Qualifications

• Essential: Passion for delivering high-quality food service and ability to work in a team environment.
• Essential: Ability to follow cleaning schedules and Health and Safety instructions.
• Desirable: Understanding of a range of routine procedures.
• Desirable: Previous experience in the catering industry or knowledge of catering procedures including HACCP.

Benefits

• £12.21 per hour
• Free tea, coffee and milk at your local base location
• Membership of My Reward Hub with discounts and cashback offers
• Access to wages as you earn them to help cover emergencies
• Online and face-to-face wellbeing support and access to career coaching
• Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and continuing professional development
• An open, just culture with opportunities to contribute ideas and innovation funding
• Commitment to high clinical and quality standards, with many services rated good or outstanding by the Care Quality Commission

Additional information

We reserve the right to close a role earlier than the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is found. Safeguarding and safer recruitment processes are in place for all applicants.