Catering Assistant

NHS; Herne Bay; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job description

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

We are recruiting for a part time Catering Assistant at Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital in Herne Bay, Kent. Experience within the Commercial Catering industry is welcomed. Contracted hours are 18.5 worked over a two-week fixed rota pattern. Option to undertake additional hours on staff bank after a qualifying period, as and when required. Fixed working pattern as follows which includes working alternate weekends and rostered Bank Holidays:

Working Pattern

WEEK 1

1. MON: 1100-1430
2. TUES: 1000-1330
3. WED: 1430-1800
4. THURS: 0930-1800
5. FRI: 0930-1800
6. SAT: 3.5 hours
7. SUN: 3.5 hours

WEEK 2

1. MON: 1430-1800
2. TUES: 1030-1400
3. WED: 1000-1330

Previous applicants welcome to reapply.

Main Duties of the Job

This is primarily a hands-on catering position where you will learn all the background skills and knowledge to enable you to complete the role, e.g. food preparation and cooking, allergens and other dietary requirements, completion of HACCP paperwork, equipment training, and waste management.

Please note, this vacancy does not meet the criteria for skilled worker sponsorship. Therefore, we are unable to accept applications from candidates that cannot provide documentary evidence of right to work in the United Kingdom.

About Us

Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values: compassionate, aspirational, responsive, and excellent.

We know a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves on being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.

Job Responsibilities

The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application.

Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you; their contact details can be found in the job advert.

At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated to ensure the safety of our colleagues and the patients we serve.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Good standard of general education including literacy and numeracy.
• Level 2 Food service qualification or equivalent or equivalent demonstrable experience.

Experience

• Experience of working in a similar catering role.
• Experience of catering in an NHS, health, or social care setting.

Knowledge

• Understanding of good hygiene and health and safety practices.

Skills and Abilities

• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and presentation.
• Able to carry out manual tasks.

Personal Attributes

• Friendly and approachable manner.
• Professional in approach.
• Calm and able to work under pressure.

Ability to Manage

• Ability to manage own time effectively.

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.

Employer Name

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital, King Edward Avenue