Lead Food Services Assistant

Swansea Bay University Health Board; Swansea; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organisation in Swansea is seeking a Lead Food Services Assistant to oversee food service operations, assist in food preparation and ensure compliance with hygiene standards. Candidates should have experience in catering and possess NVQ Level 1 & 2 or similar qualifications. This role offers opportunities for personal development within a supportive team environment and is suitable for those with an understanding of food hygiene and safety practices.

Benefits

Professional training opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Understanding and following SBU Values & Behaviours.
• Ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Welsh Language Skills are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all food services areas as directed by team leader.
• Preparation, regeneration, and cooking of simple dishes.
• Ensure food is stored and served at appropriate temperatures.

Skills

Basic Numeric Skills

Effective Communication

Good Organisational Skills

Team Working Experience

Ability to Work on Own Initiative

Education

NVQ Level 1 & 2 (Catering)

Level 2 Food Hygiene Training

Job description

Service areas include all kitchen and dish wash sections, hospitality and retail sections including functions, restaurants and coffee shops, vending, ward trolley service and any other related areas. Duties include the cleaning of premises and equipment, simple food preparation and packaging, food service, vending and ward trolley service. The role will include undertaking duties in a chilled and/or frozen working and storage environment, as appropriate. The Lead Food Services Assistant will be responsible for assisting the Food Services Coordinator/Lead Food Production Cook/Team Leader with service provision, and undertakes day to day supervision of food services assistants/staff. In conjunction with the Food Services Coordinator/Lead Food Production Cook oversees the operation of associated Food Services areas.

Main duties of the job

A Lead Food Services Assistant is responsible for efficiently assisting in all Food Services areas as directed by their team leader and/or line manager and operating within established food hygiene and safety practices, methods and procedures and within the principles of a flexible team approach.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

To manoeuvre catering equipment and provisions to/from associated areas. To ensure that food is received, stored, stock rotated and regenerated to the agreed temperatures as per Food Hygiene Legislation. The preparation, regeneration and cooking of simple dishes and liquids including breakfast items and back bar food, as directed in restaurants and other designated service points. The ordering of stock and the safe prompt service of all agreed food items including meals, snacks, confectionery, beverages and retail goods in all designated service points. Maintaining the prescribed portion control in the decanting and service of food and beverages. To lead and assist in the preparation, distribution, food service and clearing of special functions and theme days, to service users as necessary. Toreplenish and clean food and beverage machines, asrequired. To apply Health Board and Departmental Operational Policy when handling cash and operating cash registers, manual or electronic. The maintenance of high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout as per detailed cleaning schedules and safe systems of work .This will be achieved by agreed methods and will include the use of appropriate cleaning equipment (to include electrical) and cleaning chemicals. The completion of hard copy and electronic documentation in accordance with Food Hygiene legislation and Health Board policies and procedures, asdirected. To cover the ward patient catering service as and when require

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications & Knowledge

• Basic Numeric and Literacy Skills
• NVQ Level 1 & 2 (Catering) or relevant and equivalent experience
• Level 2 Food Hygiene Training or to be completed within 12 week induction period: o Food Hygiene o Health & Safety o COSSH
• Experience of Supervisory Duties

Essential Aptitude and abilities

• Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviours
• Ability to Communicate Effectively
• Good Organisational Skills
• Team Working Experience
• Ability to Provide Guidance on Departmental
• Practices and Procedures
• Ability to Work on Own Initiative
• Basic Computer Skills Ability to Maintain Records
• Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh

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.