The Retail Food Service Assistant will be responsible for the provision of an efficient, safe and hygienic food service from Retail Catering Outlets operating within established food hygiene, safety practices, methods and procedures. This will include food preparation, cooking and serving of meals and dishes from the Restaurant counter to customers, using EPOS till system and following cashing up procedure
* The post holder will be responsible for the safe and hygienic cleaning of front and back of house areas and all associated equipment.
* The Retail Food Service Assistant must be receptive to individual customers service needs and assist them with using drinks machines and helping them get seated if needed.
* The role will also include undertaking duties to provide a portering and cleaning service to the Retail department and to assist in the transportation of food stored in a chilled or frozen working and storage environment in the catering department to the Restaurant.
* To generally assist when required with other comparable tasks including Stock take, Saffron and the general stores as directed by their Assistant Duty Manager/Duty Manager.
* The post holder will need to be fully aware of the Trust’s Values and Behaviours and Patient First initiatives and act accordingly.
* To provide a high level of Customer Service to Patients, Staff and Visitors.
* To clean allocated pieces of Heavy Catering Equipment using instructions and Cleaning Materials.
* To dispose of Waste Materials from Catering Areas to designated collection points.
* To Operate Industrial Dishwashers in all Cleaning Areas.
* To Operate Mechanical Floor scrubbing and steam cleaning equipment.
* To transport provisions, equipment and other cleaning related items as required.
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At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Charles Ohene Adu Job title: Retail Supervisor Email address: Charles.ohene-adu@nhs.net Telephone number: 01444 441881
uhsussex.FandErecruitment@nhs.net
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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