Retail Catering Assistant

Job description

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.

Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.

We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.

Job overview

Are you passionate about food? Do you enjoy meeting and working with a variety of people?

We are currently have an exciting new opportunity at Broomfield Hospital to work in our newly refurbished Restaurant as a Catering Assistant.

To carry out a range of general catering duties in an effective and efficient manner, promoting a positive and professional image.

Main duties of the job

To carry out basic food preparation to include packing, labelling, displaying and chilling of sandwiches and other food products.

Serve meals within the agreed standards for portion control and presentation.

Clean, prepare and stock display counters as per daily routine.

Operate electronic tills, taking cash and assisting the duty supervisor to reconcile takings at the end of each shift, observing Standing Financial Instructions.

Ensure areas are kept clean, tidy and in a safe manner.

To have knowledge & with barista style coffees

Distribute provisions, meals and small equipment within the department and hospital site.

The postholder may be required to visit the wards on a regular basis to promote good patient/customer relations.

Working for our organisation

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description.

We look forward to your application!

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.

Unfortunately, there is no Visa Sponsorship available for this role. Whilst we are able to employ candidates on a graduate Visa, we are unable to offer sponsorship once the graduate visa expires.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Good numeracy and literacy skills
• Level 2 Food Management Safety NVQ 2 in catering or equivalent

Desirable criteria

• Experience of cash handling

Knowledge & Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of working with general public

Desirable criteria

• Experience of cash handling
• Experience of working in catering retail

Other

Essential criteria

• Occupational Health clearance
• Smart and tidy appearance
• Ability to work in busy environment in hot, humid noisy conditions including standing for extended periods with frequent moderate effort of manual handling for short periods

Desirable criteria

• Flexible to work outside specified hours

Please be aware as per the new Immigration guidelines we cannot sponsor candidates with a salary (full time or pro Rata) under the current minimum threshold.

Please note, the selection processes at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn't accurately reflect their skills, and you will be required to declare on your application if AI has been used before submitting your application.

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