Catering Assistant

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for a first class Catering Assistant to work within Catering at Conquest Hospital.

You will be working as part of a varied Team within ESHT carrying out an important roll within Catering ensuring the patients & staff receive the nutrition they require in a safe and hygienic manner.

Main duties of the job

Are you passionate about food service and being part of a team that makes a real difference every day? We're looking for an enthusiastic Catering Assistantto join our friendly Hospital Catering Department. In this role, you'll help deliver nutritious, high-quality meals to patients, staff, and visitors while working in a dedicated team to provide outstanding service.

What We're Looking For

• A love for delivering an amazing food service.
• A positive, proactive team player.
• Can do attitude with flexibility.
• A true team player who enjoys working collaboratively.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• Supportive, friendly team environment.
• Make a real impact on patient wellbeing and visitor experience.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Great NHS benefits, including pension, staff discounts, and wellbeing support.

What You'll Do

• Be part of a team that delivers catering services to patients, staff and visitors
• Assist in the moving of food trollies.
• Clearing and cleaning trollies and service areas.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and health & safety standards.
• Support the team in all areas of the department.
• Serving customers in the restaurant

If you're a motivated catering superstar who takes pride in great food and teamwork, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today and be part of something that truly matters.

About us

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

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Using AI for your application may not accurately represent your knowledge, skills, and experience and may result in a disconnect between your qualifications and our assessment of your application.

We encourage applicants to take the time to thoughtfully complete their applications; by doing so, you allow us to better understand your true potential and ensure a fair and transparent evaluation of your application. Over reliance on AI-generated content may diminish your chance of success.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of standard level of education to GCSE level
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Desirable

• 706/1 or equivalent craft qualification (NVQ)
• Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate Knowledge of HACCP

Experience

Essential

• Basic food production knowledge

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Essential

• Physically able to lift weights of up to 56lbs
• Motivated
• Good organisational skills
• Good team worker

Other

Essential

• A recognition that a flexible pattern is required according to the needs of the service

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of standard level of education to GCSE level
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Desirable

• 706/1 or equivalent craft qualification (NVQ)
• Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate Knowledge of HACCP

Experience

Essential

• Basic food production knowledge

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Essential

• Physically able to lift weights of up to 56lbs
• Motivated
• Good organisational skills
• Good team worker

Other

Essential

• A recognition that a flexible pattern is required according to the needs of the service

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address

Conquest Hospital

The Ridge

St Leonards on sea

TN37 7RD

United Kingdom

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