Catering Assistant / Catering Porter

Integrated Care System; Stockport; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting part-time opportunity within the catering department at Stockport NHS Trust offers flexible 15-hour work weeks. The role includes assembling patient meals, delivering, and maintaining kitchen hygiene standards. Candidates with prior catering experience and food hygiene qualifications are encouraged to apply, joining a committed team in a modern facility.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Salary sacrifice schemes

Cycle to work scheme

Financial advice through Stockport Credit Union

Qualifications

• Previous catering experience is preferred.
• Basic literacy is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food service and kitchen cleaning duties.
• Prepare and serve patient meals with high food hygiene standards.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Level 2 food hygiene

Job description

15 hours per week 5 x 3 hour shifts Monday to Saturday 16.30 to 19.45, with 15 minutes unpaid break.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the catering department at Stockport NHS Trust. The role is part of the team providing the lunchtime service on site. The role breaks down into two parts it involves working on a conveyor belt assembling patient meal request`s, and delivering and returning meal trollies to and from the wards and subsequent cleaning.

You will be paid enhanced rates for weekends and bank holidays.

The work is fast paced and enjoyable.You will be provided with a uniform, training and a locker. We have a generous pension scheme available and work in a modern purpose built facility. If you feel you can make a difference to our service we want to hear from you.

To provide a hands on contribution to all areas within the catering department for maintaining the hygienic standards of food and beverage production and service. Undertake the cleaning of the main kitchens, restaurants, retail outlets and involvement in supporting the patient food service.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• To undertake food service duties in staff kitchen and visitor restaurant and all other retail outlets.
• To assist in the patient and restaurant food production kitchen as directed by the management team (preparation, cooking and storing).
• Assist in the service of food items as required.
• To prepare the patient meal service area with the necessary service equipment, cutlery, crockery meal trays, food etc. Portioning, plating and service of Patients Meals.
• To ensure that all food is served is of a high standard, mindful of portion control, meal content, correct temperatures and food presentation.
• To assist with the safe and effective cleaning of meal service areas and equipment after service.

About us

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Benefits we offer to you:

• Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
• Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice

Job responsibilities

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.

Person Specification

Experience

• Previous catering experience
• Cooking & Cleaning experience

Qualifications

• Basic literacy
• Level 2 food hygiene

Skills

• Able to work under pressure

Knowledge

• Food hygiene knowledge
• Ability to learn

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.