Catering Assistant

NHS; Bognor Regis; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Bognor Regis is seeking a Catering Assistant to join their Facilities team. The role includes meal preparation, cleaning, and compliance with food safety procedures. Previous experience is an advantage but not essential, as full training will be given. The ideal candidate should be enthusiastic, flexible, and willing to cover additional shifts. This is an on-site role with opportunities for growth within the NHS.

Benefits

Excellent training and development opportunities

Access to benefits and discounts for NHS staff

Cost-effective workplace nurseries

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a customer focused environment.
• Previous experience in Housekeeping/Cleaning/Catering services.
• Experience of working in a healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Regenerating prepared meals.
• Cold food preparation.
• Cleaning and washing up.

Skills

Good numeracy and literacy skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Catering (or equivalent)

Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate or above

Health & Safety qualification

Job description

We are looking for a 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.

Early Shift - 07.30 - 15.30
Late 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 may not 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.

Skilled Worker visa: going rates for eligible occupation codes - GOV.UK

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Please note: Previous applicants need not apply

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. Our 6,000 staff serve a population of 1.3 million providing essential medical, nursing, and therapeutic care to adults and children.

Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community, helping people plan, manage, adapt to changes in their health, supporting avoidable hospital admissions and reducing hospital stay times.

We have opportunities for everyone across our wide variety of services including medical, clinical, support and corporate services.

Why work for us?

• Positive 2023 NHS Staff Survey results, scoring highly in compassionate culture & leadership, and staff wellbeing support
• Variety of working environments across the community, in patients' homes, within our community hospitals and bases across the county
• Supportive flexible working patterns such as: part time, flexi time, annualised hours, and flexi retirement options
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Research opportunities
• Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove and Brighton
• Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
• Level 3 accredited Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating inclusive workplaces
• Veteran Aware Trust, achieving accreditation from Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA)
• Located in stunning Sussex, with easy access to the South Downs and the coast
• Access to a wide range of benefits and discounts for NHS staff

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.