Catering Assistant/Commis Chef

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Salford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local health service provider in Salford is seeking a Catering Assistant to join their team. This role involves working 15 hours a week across various sites, performing tasks such as food preparation and maintaining hygiene standards. Candidates should possess level 2 food hygiene knowledge or be willing to obtain it, along with strong communication skills. The position offers 27 days annual leave, excellent pension benefits, and more.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

Excellent pension

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Wellbeing programme

Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• Capability to stand, move and lift goods and food items.

Responsibilities

• Basic kitchen duties and assisting in food service.
• Cleaning of crockery, pots and pans.
• Preparation of hot and cold food items.

Skills

Team player

Strong communication skills

Education

Level 2 food hygiene knowledge or ability to gain it

Job description

Overview

We are looking to add to our great catering team to work across various sites within the trust. The role will be 15 hours per week, working a range of shifts from 06:00 to 19:00, 5 days over 7 (including weekends). The successful candidate will be a great team player, a communicator and able to think on their feet.

Responsibilities

• Basic kitchen duties and assisting in food service to service users.
• Cleaning of crockery, pots and pans using an industrial dishwashing machine and manually washing.
• Preparation of hot and cold food items, service of patient meals or functions.
• Adherence to safe working practices in all aspects of hygiene management.
• Adherence to safe working practices in all aspects of risk management and security.
• Carrying out general and specialised cleaning tasks in accordance with Trust procedures.
• Mandatory training in COSHH, HACCP and compliance with all Trust policies relevant to the post, particularly with regard to the food hygiene policy.
• Loading of ovens and food trolleys.

Qualifications

• Level 2 food hygiene knowledge or ability to gain it.
• Capability to stand, move and lift goods and food items.
• Team player with strong communication skills.

Benefits

• + 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 after 10 years.
• + Excellent pension.
• + Cycle to work scheme.
• + Salary sacrifice car scheme.
• + Wellbeing programme.
• + Blue Light Card discounts.

EEO Statement

We are aspiring to ensure our workforce is representative of the diverse communities that we serve, and we are strongly committed to removing barriers to employment for candidates from under‑represented groups, for example BAME, Disabled and LGBT+ communities.

Other Information

All positions within the Trust are subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks, for further information on the checks required please visit the NHS Employers website www.nhsemployers.org.