Job summary
- Main area
- Catering
- Grade
- Grade B
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (5 out of 7 days Monday - Sunday)
- Job ref
- RM-CA-T-37.5
- Employer
- Summerhill Services Limited
- Employer type
- Private Sector
- Site
- Tamarind Centre
- Town
- Birmingham
- Salary
- £24,321.87 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 03/01/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Catering Assistant
Grade B
Job overview
Posts & hours:
Catering Assistant
Based at: Tamarind Centre
Hours: 37.5 hours
Salary: £24321.87
May be required to work at other sites from time to time.
At SSL we rely on diversity to deliver on our goals. We actively encourage applications from talented and qualified individuals from all walks of life regardless of race, gender, marital status, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability or age.
Disclosure
All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an enhanced level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), satisfactory reference check, qualifications' check, occupational health check and mandatory training prior to commencement of employment.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, delivering a high standard of catering services to Service Users, Staff and Visitors.
Responsible for performing catering duties in kitchens, dining rooms and associated areas, including food service, cleaning of premises and equipment, preparation of food and beverages, cash handling and operating cash registers.
To maintain a clean, safe working environment adhering to health and safety working practices and food hygiene standards.
Working for our organisation
At SSL, we work in partnership with Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust (BSMHFT), to deliver facilities management, transport and other support services to over 50 sites across the West Midlands. Our team keeps expanding and since our establishment, in 2012, we have grown rapidly though the acquisition of new sites and services. At SSL we take pride in our focus to support and contribute to the Trust’s aim which is to help people get better and challenge the stigma associated with mental illness.
Sustainability – All staff are expected to support SSL in meeting our ‘Green’ objectives, being responsible and considerate with regards to all ‘resources’ used and acting to minimise waste (e.g., products purchased, miles travelled, or power used). SSL is mandated to meet national carbon net zero targets and is being performance managed towards that achievement. Every member of staff wishing to work for SSL is expected to contribute to a greener and more sustainable organisation.
The health and safety of our staff is our top priority. We partner with our occupational health provider to check/offer vaccinations for Hepatitis B, Tetanus, Polio, Diphtheria, Measles, Mumps, and rubella (MMR) Varicella, Bacillus Calmette–Guérin (BCG) in line with recommended best practices for healthcare settings.
For more information visit: www.ssl-delivermore.com
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
GENERAL.
- Responsible for the production, delivery and safe food service to Staff and Patients.
- Responsible for the receipt of qualitative and quantitative and safe storage of goods in accordance with the Departmental HACCP Procedure.
- To be responsible for utilising safely mechanical and electrical equipment, including operating Wash-Up (mechanical/hand machine), following appropriate training as required and in accordance with Health & Safety and COSHH regulation.
FINANCE.
- Responsible for handling cash and operating cash register including balance and banking all monies.
INDIVIDUAL.
- Responsible for engaging in the Trust appraisal process, that identifies your own personal development and training needs.
- Responsible for ensuring confidentiality is maintained at all times in accordance with the data protection act trust policy and good practice.
- Responsible for maintaining and conducting oneself in a professional manner towards colleagues and other agents visiting or working on bsmhft premises.
- To assist in the introduction of new staff under the guidance and advice of the Catering Shiftleader/Supervisor.
- Responsible for reading, understanding and complying with all relevant departmental/trust and statutory policies and procedures.
- Responsible for ensuring that they contribute and work towards the service/organisational aims and objectives.
- To undertake any adhoc duties as required by the Catering Supervisor commensurate with the grade of the post.
- It is everyone’s responsibility to be aware of infection control procedures and to carry out relevant training.
- Every member of staff has a responsibility to be aware of and follow at all times, the relevant national and local policy in relation to the safeguarding of children, the safeguarding of vulnerable adults and the control of infection.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2 or willingness to undertake training whilst in post
Desirable criteria
- COSHH Training
- NVQ L1/2
- Hospitality Catering
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience of working in a Catering environment.
- Has worked with the public
- Experience of handling cash & using cash register.
Desirable criteria
- Basic food preparation
- Previous experience of working in Mental Health/NHS.
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good standard of oral and written communication.
- Good Numeracy and Literacy skills
- Able to use own Initiative and the ability to work alone and within a team.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Ruth Murapa
- Job title
- Hotel Services Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
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