Catering Assistant

Job description

Job summary

Are you looking for a rewarding role in catering and customer service where you can make a difference every day?

We're looking for dedicated Catering Assistants to join our team at Sheffield Children's Hospital. You'll help deliver high-quality catering services to staff, visitors, and patients across our catering outlets.

Current opportunity

Permanent x 1 - 21 hours per week, working Mon- Thurs evenings 4pm - 8pm & Friday evening 3pm-8pm.

Main duties of the job

Reporting into the Catering Manager, you will:

• Clean and store utensils, equipment, and retail area items
• Present, and serve basic food and drink items (e.g., sandwiches and salads)
• Safely dispose of food waste while observing food hygiene standards
• Monitor and record temperature controls for food and drink storage
• Replenish and document food and drink stock in retail and vending areas
• Serve customers, including patients, families, colleagues, and visitors, while providing a welcoming and high-quality service
• Operate the till, processing and handling payments

About us

At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children's Health.

We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.

We're proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire in the latest NHS Staff Survey.

Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.

As we approach our 150th anniversary this year, we're excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.

We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts helping you thrive at work and beyond.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

Diversity Statement

At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.

Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at [email protected]. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.

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Job description
Job responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

Diversity Statement

At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.

Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at [email protected]. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.

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Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Level 2 (GCSE or Functional Skills) qualification in Maths and English or equivalent experience
• Food hygiene certificate or to be completed during induction

Experience

Essential

• Experience of customer service or food preparation in a retail catering environment

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of food hygiene requirements in a catering environment
• Knowledge of infection control procedures e.g. MRSA, Hand Hygiene, COSHH
• Able to manage different tasks, prioritising workload throughout the day
• Work effectively as part of a team and coordinate with different team members
• Computing skills, including the ability to use software relevant to the role e.g. till operation

Person Specification
Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Level 2 (GCSE or Functional Skills) qualification in Maths and English or equivalent experience
• Food hygiene certificate or to be completed during induction

Experience

Essential

• Experience of customer service or food preparation in a retail catering environment

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of food hygiene requirements in a catering environment
• Knowledge of infection control procedures e.g. MRSA, Hand Hygiene, COSHH
• Able to manage different tasks, prioritising workload throughout the day
• Work effectively as part of a team and coordinate with different team members
• Computing skills, including the ability to use software relevant to the role e.g. till operation

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

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Western Bank

Sheffield

S10 2TH

United Kingdom

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