Catering Assistant

Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A health service provider in Tees Valley seeks a full-time Catering Assistant for the Hive Cafe at Ridgeway Roseberry Park. The role involves preparing and serving food and beverages, maintaining cleanliness, and performing cash handling duties. Candidates should have previous cafe experience, culinary skills, and a Level Two Food Hygiene certificate. A commitment to further training and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience of cafe work essential with good culinary skills and knowledge.
• Experience in cash handling and related paperwork.
• Knowledge of cleaning duties, chemicals, and equipment in a demanding environment.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and serving food and beverages to staff, patients, and visitors.
• Cleaning and maintaining kitchen and dining areas.
• Cash handling and completion of associated paperwork.

Skills

Culinary skills

Cash handling

Good communication

Teamwork

Education

Level Two Food Hygiene certificate

General education

Job description

Job Overview

The post holder is a member of a team responsible for providing catering services within a cafe/dining setting to staff, patients and visitors, which will include preparing and serving food and beverages, cleaning, cash handling and provision of hospitalities. An opportunity has arisen for a full time catering Assistant within the Hive Cafe within Ridgeway Roseberry Park. This is to support the team in the on site provision of hospitalities.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and serving food and beverages to staff, patients, and visitors.
• Cleaning and maintaining kitchen and dining areas, including use of chemicals and equipment.
• Cash handling and completion of associated paperwork.
• Preparing, cooking and serving meals in line with Hygiene Codes of Practice and legislation, with particular attention to portion control, quality, and appearance.
• Assisting in maintaining the highest possible standard of hygiene, health and safety.
• Assisting with menu planning.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience of cafe work essential with good culinary skills and knowledge.
• Experience in cash handling and related paperwork.
• Knowledge of cleaning duties, chemicals, and equipment in a demanding environment.
• Good general education.
• Minimum of Level Two Food Hygiene certificate.
• Knowledge of allergens.
• Commitment to undertake further training and qualifications.
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team; highly motivated, reliable, and flexible.

About the Trust

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby. From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for. We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health. We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it. We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.