Relief Catering Assistant

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for enthusiastic motivated individual to work in our busy Catering Department at Rochdale Infirmary and associated sites who will be primarily working between retail and patient catering regeneration of frozen meals and preparation of simple foods such as breakfast items, sandwiches and salads.

This involves working directly with patients some of whom are compromised, on a one-to-one basis and being fully conversant with the nutritional state of all patients. You will advise patients on the various nutritional/dietary options available dependent upon the patient's needs.

You will ensure that patients receive their food/drinks in an environment that has been adequately prepared for mealtimes.

Please note that this role will include working on Bank Holidays, evenings or weekends.

*Previous applicants need not apply*

Main duties of the job

• Maintain high standards of personal hygiene and cleanliness in line with Catering Food Standards Policy and legislation.
• Clean premises and equipment per departmental hygiene policy and HACCP regulations, ensuring a safe and tidy workplace under the Health and Safety at Work Act.
• Operate and clean automatic dishwashers.
• Prepare, plate, and distribute patient meals, accurately probe and record food temperatures per HACCP procedures.
• Collect patients' daily food requirements and deliver food to wards, ensuring correct storage, rotation, and stock levels.
• Handle cash transactions following Trust policies.
• Complete all relevant documentation accurately.
• Work independently and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues to meet service standards.
• Provide cover during absences and work scheduled shifts.
• Maintain good working relationships across departments and wards.
• Be flexible to work in any section or location as required and act up to higher grades when necessary.
• Adapt to new regulations and uphold all hygiene and safety standards consistently.

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Job description
Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 2 Food Hygiene
• Level 2 Allergen Awareness

Desirable

• Knowledge & Understanding of Special Diets

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential

• Job experience within the food industry
• Able to accept change and learn new systems
• Ability to travel to satellite locations within the associated site
• Good communication skills
• Able to work under own initiative

Desirable

• Use of EPOS till systems

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Knowledge of HACCP Systems
• Knowledge of Cleaning Schedules

Desirable

• Knowledge of IT Functions

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• Level 2 Food Hygiene
• Level 2 Allergen Awareness

Desirable

• Knowledge & Understanding of Special Diets

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential

• Job experience within the food industry
• Able to accept change and learn new systems
• Ability to travel to satellite locations within the associated site
• Good communication skills
• Able to work under own initiative

Desirable

• Use of EPOS till systems

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Knowledge of HACCP Systems
• Knowledge of Cleaning Schedules

Desirable

• Knowledge of IT Functions

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

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Rochdale Infirmary

Whitehall Street

Rochdale

OL12 0NB

United Kingdom

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