An opportunity has become available and we are looking to employ a self motivated individual to work as part of the Catering Team.
Role: Catering Assistant
Location: Reaside
Hours: 30 hours over 5/7 days
Role Purpose:
To assist in providing a high-quality food service to patients, staff and visitor
Main duties of the job
Principle Duties and Responsibilities
Catering
Responsible for performing general catering duties i.e. service of food, cleaning of premises and equipment, preparation of snacks, salads, sandwiches, vegetable prep and beverages.
Responsible for utilising safely mechanical and electrical equipment including operating wash-up machine/floor cleaning machine following appropriate training as required.
To check meal order sheets that have been submitted to ensure correct food is served as per the request.
Have knowledge of allergens within food service.
To assist in the introduction of new staff under the guidance and advice of the Catering Shift leader/Supervisor.
Responsible in providing food service to patients, staff and visitors.
Stock
Responsible for the receipt and storage of goods in accordance with the departmental HACCP procedure.
On occasions responsible for the opening and closing of the main kitchen along with assisting senior chef with cooking duties.
About us
At SSL, we work in partnership with Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust (BSMHFT), to deliver facilities management, transport and other support services to over 50 sites across the West Midlands. Our team keeps expanding and since our establishment, in 2012, we have grown rapidly though the acquisition of new sites and services. At SSL we take pride in our focus to support and contribute to the Trust's aim which is to help people get better and challenge the stigma associated with mental illness. We are committed to continuous development of our practices and people and the provision of a fair and friendly work environment for everyone.
For more information visit:www.ssl-delivermore.com
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Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Responsible for performing General Catering duties in kitchens, dining rooms and associated areas including the service of food, cleaning of premises and equipment, preparation of snacks, salads, sandwiches, toast and beverages. To assist with temperature recording of all food. Including the safe use of mechanical and electrical equipment following appropriate training.
See attached full Job Description
Person Specification
Training
* General Education to GCSE level or Equivalent. BICSc Certificate NVQ 1 & 2 Support Services Level 2 Food Hygiene
Knowledge
* Has worked in a customer focused environment.
* Experience of working as part of a team.
* Previous experience of cleaning duties and standards. Previous experience of using cleaning equipment. Previous experience of working in Mental Health/NHS. Awareness of COSHH regulations
Other
* Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate with a range of people including patients and staff.
* Able to complete necessary paper work as instructed to Trust requirements and standards.
* Able to follow work schedules with minimal day to day supervision after Initial training. Able to carry out duties without direct supervision after initial training
* Able to complete stores requests and submit to supervisor.
* Able to use a variety of cleaning machines. Able to move light furniture as part of cleaning duties. Able to carry out manual handling tasks on a regular basis.
* Able to identify most pressing tasks within scope of normal work schedule. Able to identify and maintain highest levels of cleaning standards at all times. Flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances.
* Able to reflect on own performance and identify training needs with Supervisor.
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.
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