Catering Assistants

Catering Assistants required in Grantham.

Are you customer care focused? are the customers the forefront of what you do? then you are the person we are looking for.

Apply to Becky today who would like to hear from you, she is looking for temporary Catering Assistants for a minimum 3 months (possible longer) for an NHS Trust in Grantham.

You will be working for a busy department that is committed to the ongoing development of their staff.

You should have working knowledge of a busy food environment, working in a production kitchen would be advantageous,  and hold your basic food hygiene certificate, full training, and support will be given on induction.

Main duties of the job

• The cleaning of premises and equipment to correct standards of cleanliness and frequencies laid down in the cleaning schedules and departmental hygiene policy
• Operating and cleaning automatic industrial dishwashers
• Preparation and cooking of simple food items i.e. salads, sandwiches, breakfasts, preparing buffets for functions and simple diet preparation in accordance with department standardised recipes.
• Plating and service of meals and beverages to patients and staff
• Temperature probing of meals and the recording of temperatures in accordance with department policies
• The issuing of certain food items to the wards with the subsequent correct storage, rotation and maintenance of min/max stock levels
• As directed fill, clean and look after any ward beverage trolleys. Fridges and Restaurant vending machines
• Handle cash, check floats and secure takings in accordance with the Trusts Standing Financial Instructions
• Completion of any appropriate documentation as directed.
• Frequent safer handling of heavy pieces of equipment of food items within the catering department may be necessary
• Preparation of cutlery and other items in readiness for patient meal service
• Duties will include lifting, carrying, bending twisting, pushing and pulling.
• Collection of patient information, menus, dietary requirements using both paper and electronic methods
• To complete training and utilise skills in all aspects of the job role as directed

Apply to becky@jtrecruit.co.uk or call 01332 743438

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