Catering Assistant at Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Rushden NN10 9YP, , United Kingdom -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Sep, 25

Salary

24169.0

Posted On

22 Jun, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Good communication skills

Industry

Hospital/Health Care

Description

An opportunity has arisen for a Catering Assistant to work at Spinneyfield Specialist Care Centre. The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day preparation, delivery and service of the food and beverage items for the patients, focused on maintaining a clean and welcoming environment for our patients, visitors, and staff.
You will be part of the integrated team of services which include cleaners and porters for the site. The Catering Assistant role will be flexible, working in the main production kitchen preparing and cooking meals for the patient service as required.
Hours: 12 hours per week.
Shift pattern: Sunday & Monday 13.30-19.30. Hours may be subject to change.

Weekend shifts are paid at the current NHS enhanced rate of pay.

  • Communicate with others in a prompt, polite and friendly manner.
  • Liaise with other Catering staff/Volunteer staff to ensure timely service.
  • To understand COSHH regulations (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) and ensure compliance.
  • General cleaning of the kitchen and its equipment in accordance with cleaning schedules.
  • Prepare, cook, and assemble food items using specialised catering equipment and skills, including knife skills, mixing and slicing, mandolin machines, steam ovens and brat pan use. The list of equipment is not exhaustive.
  • Prepare filled sandwiches, salads and desserts for the patient menu.
  • Assist with the daily preparation of ward trolleys and deliver to ward kitchens
  • Undertake duties relating to the temperature monitoring and recording of all food items and equipment.
  • Assist with the preparation and delivery of buffets and functions.
  • Complete all relevant paperwork as necessary required by department procedure.

NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools. We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the ‘About You’ Section of the document

Responsibilities

Please refer the Job description for details

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