Catering Assistant

Job description

We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work.

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.

We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £700 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.

Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000+ dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people's own homes.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated 'Outstanding' and Eastbourne DGH was rated 'Good' Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.

Job overview

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 Assistant to 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.

Working for our organisation

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.

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Detailed job description and main 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 criteria

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

Desirable criteria

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

Experience

Essential criteria

• Basic food production knowledge

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Essential criteria

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

Other

Essential criteria

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

Patients come first at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.

Our vision is to be:

• The healthcare provider of first choice for the people of East Sussex.

Our mission is to:

• Deliver better health outcomes and an excellent experience for everyone we provide with healthcare services.

Our strategic objectives are to:

• Improve quality and clinical outcomes by ensuring that safe patient care is our highest priority.
• Play a leading role in local partnerships to meet the needs of our local population and improve and enhance patients' experiences.
• Use our resources efficiently and effectively for the benefit of our patients and their care to ensure our services are clinically, operationally and financially sustainable.

Our aims are that all services delivered by the Trust are:

• Safe
• Effective
• Caring
• Responsive and
• Well led

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