Catering Assistant

The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, delivering a high standard of catering services to Service Users, Staff and Visitors.
Responsible for performing catering duties in kitchens, dining rooms and associated areas, including food service, cleaning of premises and equipment, preparation of food and beverages, cash handling and operating cash registers.
To maintain a clean, safe working environment adhering to health and safety working practices and food hygiene standards., + Responsible for the production, delivery and safe food service to Staff and Patients.
+ Responsible for the receipt of qualitative and quantitative and safe storage of goods in accordance with the Departmental HACCP Procedure.
+ To be responsible for utilising safely mechanical and electrical equipment, including operating Wash-Up (mechanical/hand machine), following appropriate training as required and in accordance with Health & Safety and COSHH regulation.
FINANCE.
+ Responsible for handling cash and operating cash register including balance and banking all monies.
INDIVIDUAL.
+ Responsible for engaging in the Trust appraisal process, that identifies your own personal development and training needs.
+ Responsible for ensuring confidentiality is maintained at all times in accordance with the data protection act trust policy and good practice.
+ Responsible for maintaining and conducting oneself in a professional manner towards colleagues and other agents visiting or working on bsmhft premises.
+ To assist in the introduction of new staff under the guidance and advice of the Catering Shiftleader/Supervisor.
+ Responsible for reading, understanding and complying with all relevant departmental/trust and statutory policies and procedures.
+ Responsible for ensuring that they contribute and work towards the service/organisational aims and objectives.
+ To undertake any adhoc duties as required by the Catering Supervisor commensurate with the grade of the post.
+ It is everyone's responsibility to be aware of infection control procedures and to carry out relevant training.
+ Every member of staff has a responsibility to be aware of and follow at all times, the relevant national and local policy in relation to the safeguarding of children, the safeguarding of vulnerable adults and the control of infection.

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.

Sustainability - All staff are expected to support SSL in meeting our 'Green' objectives, being responsible and considerate with regards to all 'resources' used and acting to minimise waste (e.g., products purchased, miles travelled, or power used). SSL is mandated to meet national carbon net zero targets and is being performance managed towards that achievement. Every member of staff wishing to work for SSL is expected to contribute to a greener and more sustainable organisation.
The health and safety of our staff is our top priority. We partner with our occupational health provider to check/offer vaccinations for Hepatitis B, Tetanus, Polio, Diphtheria, Measles, Mumps, and rubella (MMR) Varicella, Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) in line with recommended best practices for healthcare settings.