Catering Assistant/Commis Chef

Greater Manchester Mental Health; Worsley; On-site; GBP 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated catering team at a leading mental health facility, delivering exceptional food service to our service users. This part-time role offers the chance to work weekends, preparing nutritious meals and ensuring a safe and hygienic kitchen environment. As a valued team player, you will contribute to the well-being of our community, making a real difference in the lives of those we serve. With opportunities for professional growth and a supportive workplace culture, this position is perfect for those passionate about catering and healthcare. Embrace the opportunity to work in a vibrant environment where your skills and dedication can shine.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Candidates must have or be able to gain a Level 2 food hygiene certificate.
• Experience in a catering environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide a customer-focused food service at Woodlands Hospital.
• Prepare salads and cold food items while adhering to hygiene practices.
• Perform general cleaning tasks and comply with Trust policies.

Skills

Catering experience

Teamwork

Communication

Food Hygiene Level 2

Knowledge of food allergens

Education

Food Hygiene Level 2 certification

Job description

Main area: Catering

Grade Band: 2

Contract: Fixed term - 12 months (Role includes weekends)

Hours: Part time - 12 hours per week (Saturday and Sunday 6 hours per day - Happy to discuss flexible working)

Job ref: 437-6862819

Site: Woodlands Hospital

Town: Little Hulton

Salary: £22,383 per annum pro rata

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 02/01/2025 23:59

Job overview

We are looking to add to our great catering team at our Woodlands Hospital. The role will be 12 hours per week based over Saturday and Sunday.

The successful candidate will be a great team player, capable of helping the team continue in delivering a fantastic food service to our service users within the unit. They will be a great communicator and have the ability to think on their feet.

Candidates will be expected to have or to be able to gain at least a level 2 food hygiene certificate.

The role will include basic kitchen and cooking duties.

Main duties of the job

Job Summary/Purpose:

1. To provide a customer-focused service.
2. Preparation of salads and cold food items.
3. To adhere to safe working practices in all aspects of hygiene management.
4. To adhere to safe working practices in all aspects of risk management and security.
5. Carry out general and specialised cleaning tasks in accordance with Trust procedures.
6. Undertake mandatory training in COSHH, HACCP and comply with all Trust policies relevant to the post, particularly with regard to the food hygiene policy.
7. The loading of cold boxes and assembly of snack packs.

Working for our organisation

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go, you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years.
• Some experience of working in a catering environment.
• Experience in working with other people.
• Food Hygiene Level 2 certification.
• Previous knowledge of food allergens.
• Current DBS.

Knowledge

• Excellent standard of personal hygiene.
• Flexible approach to working environments.

Important Information about working for GMMH:

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.

Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts at Greater Manchester Mental Health who have direct experience of mental health, learning disability or drug and alcohol services either as a service user or a carer.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are aspiring to ensure our workforce is representative of the diverse communities that we serve and are strongly committed to removing barriers to employment for candidates from under-represented groups, for example BAME, Disabled and LGBT+ communities. If you would like to have an informal chat about the recruitment process for this role or would value some additional support, we’d love to hear from you.

Sponsorship

We are proud to be an approved sponsor for the Skilled Worker visa. Applications from individuals who require sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications. Please be aware that not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible roles and salary requirements on the UK Government’s website.

If you are offered a role with us and you require sponsorship, we will check your eligibility in line with the information on the above website. Your offer of employment could be withdrawn if the role is not eligible for sponsorship, and you are not otherwise able to evidence your right to work in the UK.

Do you have experience outside the NHS?

We want to attract and retain people with diverse skills and experience to deliver inclusive healthcare services to our communities.

We will consider relevant experience outside the NHS to calculate your salary on appointment. Please contact our Recruitment Team for more information.

**Please note, this vacancy may be closed at any time if sufficient applications have been received**

Employer certification / accreditation badges

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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