Ward Catering Assistant - SMH

at  Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen at St Michaels’s Hospital in Hayle for an enthusiastic, motivated, and hardworking individual to join the team .
You will be responsible for a quality service of food and beverages to our patients at ward level, following set procedures and specifications. This position requires flexibility to accommodate the needs of the service, good communication skills and a positive and professional attitude.
Working hours are an average of 36.75 hours per week according to the roster below:
Week 1: Tues, Wed, Sat, Sun 07:00-18:30
Week 2: Mon, Thurs, Fri 07:00-18:30
Enhanced pay for Saturdays = £16.14 per hour
Enhanced pay for Sundays = £20.95 per hour
To be responsible for a quality service of food and beverages to our patients at ward level, following set procedures and specifications.
To be responsible for kitchen cleaning and the standards of hygiene within the kitchens at ward level and ensuring that the service complies with Food Safety Legislation.
You will ensure that high quality Food Hygiene and cleaning standards are maintained at all times.
You will be required to work within a team and will need good communication skills to maintain working relationships within the team and present a positive and professional image to patients and visitors.
Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.
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To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
Identity Checks
Professional registration and qualification checks
Employment history and reference checks
Work health assessments
Criminal record check standards
Right to work checks

Please refer the Job description for details