Bank Catering Assistant

NHS; Bognor Regis; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join the friendly Facilities team as a BANK Catering Assistant at Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital. Your role will involve preparing meals, ensuring food safety, and providing excellent service to staff and patients. This position offers flexible shifts and training for those new to catering, with a commitment to inclusive recruitment practices. Apply now to contribute to compassionate care in a vibrant community.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Comprehensive training provided

Work in a community service role

Qualifications

• Good numeracy and literacy skills required.
• Full training provided for applicants without prior experience.
• Experience in a customer focused environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Regenerating prepared meals and cold food preparation.
• Assisting with compliance of food safety policies.
• Cleaning and washing up as part of kitchen duties.

Skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Numeracy

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Catering

Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate

Health & Safety qualification

Job description

BANK Catering Assistant (£12.60 per hour) - plus attractive enhancements for weekend/bank holiday work

Previous applicants need not apply.

We are looking for a BANK Catering Assistant to work in the Main Kitchen as part of the friendly Facilities team at Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital.

The team provide the meals for the inpatients, as well as sandwiches and snacks for the restaurant for staff and members of the public. The core operational hours for the kitchen are 07.30 - 18.30, 7 days a week. Please note this will either be an early or late shift. As this is a bank role, shifts will be arranged on the basis of when additional cover is required.

Early Shift - 07.30 - 15.30Late Shift - 10.30 - 18.30

Ideally they will have Catering experience but full training will be given. We are looking for someone enthusiastic and friendly, who is willing to learn and flexible to help cover additional shifts when necessary.

"Please note: Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role is unlikely to be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role."

Main duties of the job

Duties include:

• Regenerating prepared meals
• Cold food preparation
• Cleaning and washing up
• Receiving and storing deliveries
• Assisting with the compliance of all Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCPs), food safety policies, procedures, Allergens and current legislation

Previous experience would be an advantage, but not essential as training will be provided. Please note that Food Hygiene Training is compulsory for these roles, and will be provided.

Please note: Previous applicants need not apply

About us

We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.

Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.

Why work for us?o Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeingo Varied environments: community hospitals, patients' homes, and bases across Sussexo Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retiremento Excellent training, development, and research opportunitieso Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brightono Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networkso Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trusto Beautiful Sussex location near the South Downs and coast

Our values--Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence--guide everything we do.We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.

Job responsibilities

Previous experience would be an advantage, but not essential as training will be provided. Please note that Food Hygiene Training is compulsory for these roles, and will be provided.

Please read the Person Specification before completing the application form and complete ALL fields, as empty boxes cannot be scored for shortlisting. Include ALL previous job roles (inc. dates) in the Work Experience boxes, and use the Supporting Information section for additional information about yourself relating to the Person Specification, and that you have not covered already in the form.

Please note: Previous applicants need not apply.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Good numeracy and literacy skills on entry to the post
• NVQ Level 2 in Catering (or equivalent)
• Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate or above
• Health & Safety qualification

Experience

• Experience of working in a customer focused environment
• Previous experience in Housekeeping/Cleaning/Catering services
• Experience of working in a healthcare environment
• Knowledge of cash handling systems

Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to receive and issue appropriate instructions
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to prioritise work load
• Ability to record information accurately
• Flexibility

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.