Ward Catering Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Penzance; Sur place; GBP 18 000 - 24 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible working

Résumé du poste

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a ward-based catering assistant to provide quality food and beverage service to patients on hospital wards. The role involves maintaining ward kitchen cleanliness and complying with food safety standards, with daily patient and visitor contact.

Flexibility to work across shifts may be available, and a Level 2 Food Safety Certificate is required along with NHS pre-employment checks.

Qualifications

• Good level of education.
• Level 2 Food Safety Certificate
• Previous catering experience

Responsabilités

• Deliver a quality food and beverage service to patients at ward level, following set procedures and specifications
• Keep ward kitchens clean and hygienic to the required standard
• Ensure the ward catering service complies with food safety legislation
• Maintain high food hygiene and cleaning standards at all times
• Work as part of a team and maintain good working relationships
• Present a positive and professional image to patients and visitors

Connaissances

Good communication

Flexible

Positive and professional attitude

Formation

Level 2 Food Safety Certificate

Description du poste

This is a ward-based catering role at the Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, providing food and drinks to patients on the wards. The work covers delivering a set standard of food and beverage service, along with keeping ward kitchens clean and compliant with food safety legislation. The post involves teamwork and daily contact with patients and visitors, and flexible working may be available. A Level 2 Food Safety Certificate and NHS pre-employment checks are needed.

What the job involves

• Deliver a quality food and beverage service to patients at ward level, following set procedures and specifications
• Keep ward kitchens clean and hygienic to the required standard
• Ensure the ward catering service complies with food safety legislation
• Maintain high food hygiene and cleaning standards at all times
• Work as part of a team and maintain good working relationships
• Present a positive and professional image to patients and visitors

What’s required

Qualifications

• Good level of education
• Level 2 Food Safety Certificate

Experience

• Previous catering experience

Skills & knowledge

• Good communication skills
• Flexibility to meet the needs of the service
• Positive and professional attitude

Checks & eligibility

• Identity checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK

Nice to have

• HACCP Level 2
• Previous care experience
• Previous NHS experience

What’s offered

• Flexible working may be available, to discuss at interview