Overview
We are looking for a Catering Assistant/Hostess to support the at Sir Robert Peel Hospital, Tamworth.
Working shift Monday to Sunday 3.00pm - 6.00pm including bank holidays. Weekend working included in the rota.
Responsibilities
* Preparing and serving of food, stocking shelves, cleaning duties, and beverage services at ward level, working as part of the Communities Facilities team.
* Ensuring that all hot meals are prepared and ready for service, all sandwiches and salads are prepared and displayed correctly.
* Responsibilities for all food safety documentation regarding all aspects of the food service and stock rotation and temperature recording.
* Preparation of patient meal trays and service of cold and hot food items with meal delivery to patients and customers.
* Cleaning duties within the kitchen and other associated areas in accordance with departmental cleaning schedules to include equipment, work surfaces crockery and cutlery.
* Deliver good principles of customer care, ensuring helpfulness, awareness and compassion to patients, visitors, staff and colleagues.
Training and Requirements
* A comprehensive training package will be provided; other elements of training will be discussed through the UHDB Talent Mapping Process.
* Candidates must be able to complete the Food Safety and Allergen training and to complete the food safety paperwork.
* English at Level 2 will be required.
* The main duties include working as part of catering/Hostess team and carrying out tasks associated with food orders and food preparation, food and beverage service to patients.
* Ideally possess a good understanding of Mathematics and English; good understanding of customer care and ability to communicate with patients, staff and visitors.
* Catering experience and a Food Safety Certificate are desirable but not essential; skills and technical training will be given.
Role and About the Trust
Band 2
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together. Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
With over 14,000 staff you can expect variety and new opportunities every day. We are committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and service delivery. We welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds, and all individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit. The Trust actively encourages applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities.
Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme. The Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meet the essential criteria to help them transition to civilian life. The scheme will operate for all external recruitment. The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and guarantees an interview for any candidate that discloses a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and meets the essential criteria. Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.
If you require an alternative format for application materials please contact the recruitment team on 01332 788466. Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.
Flexibility and Additional Information
UHDB offers different ways to work flexibly. We are open to discussing part-time/reduced hours/compressed hours/flexible start and finish times/fixed or flexible shifts/annualised hours/term-time hours/hybrid working. Speak at interview about the flexibility you would like to explore.
Most posts are subject to a DBS check. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from employment. All new employees will be charged for the cost of their DBS check if required.
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