Catering Assistant

Summerhill Services Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A catering service provider in Birmingham seeks a self-motivated individual to assist in providing a high-quality food service to patients, staff, and visitors. Responsibilities include food preparation, equipment operation, and stock management. The ideal candidate should have knowledge of allergens and the ability to work effectively within a team. The role supports the trust's mission to enhance mental health services.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated individual capable of working in a team.
• Knowledge of allergens in food service.
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing high-quality food service.
• Check meal order sheets for accuracy.
• Handle receipt and storage of goods.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing a high-quality food service to patients, staff and visitors, responsible for performing general catering duties such as service of food, cleaning of premises and equipment, preparation of snacks, salads, sandwiches, vegetable prep and beverages.
• Utilise safely mechanical and electrical equipment including operating wash-up machine/floor cleaning machine following appropriate training as required.
• Check meal order sheets that have been submitted to ensure correct food is served as per the request.
• Have knowledge of allergens within food service.
• Assist in the introduction of new staff under the guidance and advice of the Catering Shift leader/Supervisor.
• Provide food service to patients, staff and visitors.

Stock Responsibilities

• Receipt and storage of goods in accordance with the departmental HACCP procedure.
• Occasional responsibility for the opening and closing of the main kitchen along with assisting senior chef with cooking duties.

About the Role

An opportunity has become available and we are looking to employ a self motivated individual to work as part of the Catering Team.

About SSL

At SSL, we work in partnership with Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust (BSMHFT), to deliver facilities management, transport and other support services to over 50 sites across the West Midlands. Our team keeps expanding and since our establishment in 2012, we have grown rapidly through the acquisition of new sites and services. At SSL we take pride in our focus to support and contribute to the Trust's aim which is to help people get better and challenge the stigma associated with mental illness. We are committed to continuous development of our practices and people and the provision of a fair and friendly work environment for everyone.