SCL Retail Catering Assistant

CDD Services (Synchronicity Care Ltd); North East; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider is seeking a Retail Catering Assistant to support catering services at the University Hospital North Durham. The role requires previous catering experience, sound food hygiene knowledge, and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include assisting in food and beverage service, maintaining high standards of hygiene, and providing excellent customer care. Ideal candidates will be flexible and adaptable to changing needs. This position offers pro-rata hours based on demand and may include Shift and Bank Holiday allowances.

Benefits

Access to a pension scheme

Night Shift Working Allowances

Bank Holiday Working Allowances

Qualifications

• Previous catering experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound knowledge of food hygiene regulations.
• Excellent communication and customer care skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the service of beverages and food items in retail outlets.
• Dismantle and reassemble equipment for cleaning.
• Ensure food safety regulations are adhered to.
• Support the Head of Retail and ensure high service standards.

Skills

Catering experience

Knowledge of food hygiene

Excellent communication

Customer care

Ability to follow instructions

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Education

Good standard of literacy and numeracy

Health and Safety certificate

Job description

We are looking for for a Retail Catering Assistant Services who will play a pivotal role in driving the success of retail catering services within Synchronicity Care Limited(SCL), at the University Hospital North Durham. This position is integral to delivering seamless operations, enhancing customer satisfaction, The successful candidate will be part of a NHS England Catering Exemplar site and will be part of the team that provides the catering service to the external retail outlet on site serving drinks, snacks and composite meals. The successful applicant will have :

Previous catering experience in a fast paced environment

Sound knowledge of food hygiene regulations

Demonstrate a can do attitude

Excellent communication and customer care skills

Main duties of the job

We are seeking an a customer-focused Retail Catering Assistant primarily assisting in the service of beverages and food items in all retail catering outlets at University Hospital of North Durham.

To be able to dismantle and reassemble equipment being cleaned Carrying out cleaning duties in accordance with Departmental Specifications and Cleaning Policy

Disposing of food waste and refuse safely and hygienically

Assist in the cleaning of all containers, crockery, and cutlery used in the service to Staff, and Visitors

To operate a EPOS till and re-stock areas

To log food and fridge temperatures in line with departmental policy.

About us

SCL is a wholly owned subsidiary of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) set up to deliver a range of non-clinical services The company is a separate legal body to CDDFT.

SCL offers its own Terms and Conditions of employment which differ to the national NHS Terms and Conditions. As an employee in the company you will benefit from:

• Access to a pension scheme - National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) CDD Services will pay a 3% contribution (this is over and above the minimum contribution rate at the present time)
• Night Shift Working Allowances (where appropriate)
• Bank Holiday Working Allowances (where appropriate)

Bank work is offered on an 'as and when' basis with no guaranteed hours and will be paid on a pro-rata hourly rate for hours worked only

Job responsibilities

To support and assist the Head of Retail and Retail Supervisor in the provision of a highly professional catering service with in the retail units at University Hospital North Durham and to ensure that high quality standards are met at all times

To follow the policies and procedures laid down by the retail services in the day to day operational management of retail and to ensure a high quality and cost effective service

To ensure that food safety regulations are adhered to at all times.

Provide and maintain a highly customer focused restaurant facility.

Ensure that communication channels are maintained between appropriate staff / visitor / patient groups with regard to patient feeding.

Work in a safe manner so that no other persons are put at risk whilst completing the required duties.

Initially deal with any complaints / comments regarding the service in a courteous manner from Trust staff or patients.

Developing staff preferences, promoting flexible working arrangements, and encourage change of working practice following major life changing events.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• A good standard of literacy and numeracy (E)
• Health and Safety

Special Skills and Knowledge

• Natural & enthusiastic staff member(E)
• Ability to follow clear instructions and feedback to senior staff (E) Committed to quality customer care/delivering excellent customer service.(E)
• Effective interpersonal skills (E)
• Able to work with minimal supervision following set procedures. (E) Flexible approach to work and adaptable to change(E) Good manual dexterity, physical fitness(E) Good timekeeping(E)
• Basic numeracy(E)
• Knowledge of food safety and allergen regulations (E)
• Basic keyboard skills (D)

Experience

• Catering Experience

Special Requirements

• Ability to work shifts and weekends and have flexibility to needs of the service(E)
• Health and safety(D)

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.