Catering Assistant

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; Treorchy; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is seeking staff to undertake cleaning duties across multiple areas, following COSHH schedules and safety guidelines. Responsibilities include assisting with delivery of supplies, cleaning ovens and floors, and maintaining strict hygiene and documentation standards.

The role supports NHS Wales across Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf, offering a stable, team-oriented workplace with focus on patient care and safety.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and ability to follow cleaning schedules.
• Good understanding of hygiene and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Attend training sessions as needed.
• Clean and store equipment safely and hygienically.
• Document temperature forms as required by legislation.
• Maintain high standards of personal hygiene and professional conduct.
• Ensure waste is removed to designated collection points.
• Follow cleaning schedules and operate cleaning equipment as required.
• Sterilise equipment returned from units for reissue of products.

Job description

To undertake various cleaning duties as detailed by the online Supervisor in line with all legislative requirements. To carry out duties in the various sections of the CPU including preparation and cleaning duties. Assist in delivery of all frozen and dry goods and participate in the receipt of stores, stock rotation assistance in issuing of stores, heavy equipment etc. Assist the Porter/Driver in loading and unloading freezer van with racks of food items for distribution. To complete daily and weekly cleaning of all areas in accordance with COSSH departmental schedules and specifications, using appropriate equipment, chemicals and work methods, tasks to include cleaning of ovens, stoves, wall washing, floor maintenance, high cleaning, freezers & refrigerators etc via scrubbing machines and pressure cleaners.

Main duties of the job

• Attend training sessions as and when necessary, and as requested by the General Manager.
• Clean and store equipment, provisions, crockery, cutlery and utensils in a safe and hygienic manner and periodic cleaning of areas in accordance with department schedules and specification, tasks to include wall washing etc.
• Document and complete temperature forms as required by legislation and to ensure that all documentation duties and procedures are maintained for efficiency and accuracy i.e. temperature of food and equipment.
• Observe and maintain the highest standards of personal hygiene, confidentiality, courtesy and consideration to all staff.
• Ensure segregation and prompt removal of waste to designated collection points, in accordance with the University Health Board's Safe Waste Handling Procedure.
• Ensure all equipment is maintained and cleaned in the appropriate manner, and to follow a cleaning schedule on a daily basis to include the cleaning of floors, walls etc. as requested by the on-line Supervisor/Production Manager.
• Be trained to operate the use of dishwasher/pot-wash and equipment associated with wash-up areas, and the use of scrubbing machines and pressure cleaners.
• Sterilise equipment that is returned from unit sites in preparation for reissue of products.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers. Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities. CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

• We listen, learn, and improve
• We treat everyone with respect
• We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

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