Bank - Catering Assistant - The Ayrshire Hospice

Ayrshire; Ayr; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Bank Catering Assistant for The Ayrshire Hospice. The role involves providing high-quality catering services, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations, and supporting patient meal choices. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and previous catering experience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Cook Safe System is essential.
• Previous catering experience is required.
• Ability to follow instructions and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high-quality catering service to patients and staff.
• Assist with food preparation and maintain cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations.

Skills

Effective Communication Skills

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Ability to Adapt and Work as Part of a Team

Education

Basic Education & Literacy

Food Hygiene Certificate - Elementary

Job description

Bank - Catering Assistant - The Ayrshire Hospice

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Bank Catering Assistant - Ayrshire Hospice

Job Summary

Working as part of the multidisciplinary team providing patients, relatives, staff and visitors with a high-quality person centred and safe catering service demonstrating a sensitive and positive attitude. Assisting with the preparation of food and contributing to the operation and cleanliness of the kitchen, Tea Preps, Staff Lounge and associated equipment whilst supporting the production, portioning, distribution and service of meals and snacks

To comply with current Food Safety regulations, Health and Safety, Infection Control and COSHH Regulations.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide a high quality, safe and cost-effective catering production and service.
• Communicating directly with patient’s and relatives regarding meals and hospitality requirements including interpretation of patient’s menus.
• Ensuring special/therapeutic diet requirements are reflected in patient choices.
• Maintain safe systems of work and a safe working environment in accordance with the Health & Safety Policies and Procedures, COSHH, the Food Safety Act (1990), Food Hygiene Regulations (2006) and the Departmental Food Safety Assurance Manual.
• Work effectively with volunteers.
• Demonstrate a sensitive and professional attitude in accordance with the Hospice values
• Rotate into the Hospice café to support the provision of light meals.
• Keep tea points throughout the Hospice ready for use
  
  

Food Safety Assurance

• Comply with Food Safety Assurance manual, incorporating HACCP
• Cleaning and wash-up of all equipment, machinery, crockery and cutlery.
• Record keeping associated with Food Safety Assurance System including HACCP e.g. temperature control, receipt and storage of supplies, daily cleaning schedules.
• Assist cooks with basic preparation of meals/sandwiches.
• Store goods correctly and use stock on a rotational basis.
• Comply with Food Hygiene Regulation requirements.
• Comply with Allergen Regulations requirements.
  
  

Patient Service

• Plating of meals for distribution to patients.
• Direct service of food to patients ensuring it meets any special dietary requirements.
• Support the volunteers with overall delivery of patient’s meals at ward level.
• Supporting patients with their menu choices.
• Accuracy of Patient menu, particularly special diets – therapeutic/modified texture diets etc.
  
  

General

• Comply with Health & Safety regulations including manual handling/risk assessment/fire safety training.
• Accurate recording of sign in/out procedures
• Complete all training requirements e.g. Mandatory & Statutory Training, Moodle & job specific requirements.
• Maintain security at all times
• Report faulty equipment to line manager
• Provide guidance and support to new members of staff relating to work practice
  
  

Person Specification

Requirement: Essential / Desirable, Assessment (Application / Interview)

Education / Qualifications

• Basic Education & Literacy: Essential (A/I)
• Food Hygiene Certificate - Elementary: Desirable (A)
  
  

Knowledge / Experience

• Knowledge of Cook Safe System: Essential (A)
• Previous Catering Experience: Essential (A)
• Previous Experience within Healthcare: Desirable (A)
• Knowledge of Hospice Services: Desirable (I)
  
  

Ability / Skills

• Ability to Work Under Pressure: Essential (I)
• Ability to Adapt and Work as Part of a Team: Essential (I)
• Effective Communication Skills: Essential (I)
• Ability to Follow Instruction: Essential (I)
• Time Management: Essential (I)
  
  

Personal Qualities

• Motivated: Essential (I)
• Positive Attitude to Work: Essential (I)
• Trustworthy: Essential (I)
• Honest: Essential (I)
  
  

Closing Date

Sunday 1st June 11:59pm

Interview Date & Location

Tuesday 10th June

East Ayrshire Community Hospital, Cumnock

Please note

This vacancy may close earlier if we receive a high volume of applications.

The post holder may also be initially based at East Ayrshire Community Hospital in Cumnock before returning to our original premises on Racecourse Road in Ayr.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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