Catering Assistant

The Catering Assistant role will be flexible, and will involve working in the main production kitchen preparing and cooking meals for the patient service as required, general cleaning as well as deep cleaning duties, removal of waste, maintaining strict confidentiality and being focused on maintaining a clean and welcoming environment for our patients and visitors. The post holder will be part of the integrated team of services which include cleaners and porters for the site., 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.

Shift pattern: 2 week rota (This shift pattern may be subject to change), Weekends paid at enhanced rates.

Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday 2.00pm - 7.00pmWeek 2: Monday to Friday 2.00pm - 7.00pm