Catering Assistant - Full Time
£24,465 per annum
37.5 hours per week, working 5 days out of 7, between the hours of 7am-4pm
St Georges Hospital, Corporation Street, Stafford, ST16 3SR
The Catering staff ensure that all food provided complies with Food Safety Regulations and meals are appetising and attractively served.
The post holder will be expected to work as part of the wider team, providing an integrated and flexible service, and as such may sometimes be required to undertake duties within other areas of the Facilities Department should the needs of the service demand it.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Prepare food orders ready to order from supplier
Maintain stock control ensuring that regular stock checks and rotation is carried out
Unload, check and sign for incoming goods against official paperwork, process and file standard order forms and advice notes
Deliver, issue and collect orders, food and supplies to/from wards and departments
Deal with enquiries/requests both internally and externally
Pack and check food orders for ward
Maintain and keep up to date records in relation to duties/stock
Ensure the delivery area is kept clean and tidy at all times
Concentration will be required when operating lifting machinery and when checking goods orders
PERSON SPECIFICATION
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Willing to complete all in-house training necessary to own role
Basic food hygiene certificate
Basic HACCP certificate
EXPERIENCE
Demonstrable experience to carry out duties to the required standard
Experience of working in the NHS
Computer literate
Experience in food preparation and cooking
Manual handling experience
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES
Ability to solve a problem (in line with the role level)
Ability to allocate work
Basic knowledge of chemicals and cleaning products
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £24,465.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Stafford ST16 3SR: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
* NHS: 1 year (preferred)
* Food preparation: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Food Hygiene Certificate (required)
* HACCP Certificate (required)
* Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person