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Job summary

Main area
Catering
Grade
Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (This includes weekends and bank holidays)
Job ref
176-C-6625940
Employer
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Hinchingbrooke Hospital
Town
Huntingdon
Salary
£23,615 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
01/10/2024 23:59

Employer heading

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust logo

Food Service Assistant - Huntingdon

Band 2

Job overview

The post holder will work as part of the Catering Team who work together to provide food for our patients, staff and visitors. The post holder will be required to carry out general cleaning duties ensuring the standards required by the Trust.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  • To work both independently and as part of a team to ensuring the safe provision of high-quality meals as part of the trusts inhouse catering service.
  • To work in all areas of the kitchen undertaking a variety of shifts to cover the workload.
  • To clean and prepare the Finessa meal system and associated areas in preparation for meal service.
  • To carry out basic food preparation, packing, labelling and chilling of items following set recipes and procedures.
  • To ensure food production equipment is cleaned thoroughly and promptly ready for re-use and operating pot washing equipment.
  • To clean designated areas of the Catering Department as laid down in the Departmental Standard Operating Procedures (Food Service Policy), undertaking the deep cleaning of specific items or areas as directed by the Team Leader.

Working for our organisation

We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.

As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:

  • Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
  • Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
  • Flexible working opportunities;
  • Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
  • Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
  • Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
  • Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
  • On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
  • Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
  • Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles.  Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification for more information regarding this role.

Person specification

Qualifications

Desirable criteria
  • Food Allergy Training Course
  • HACCP Level 2

Experience

Desirable criteria
  • Previous experience in large scale catering
  • Good understanding of HACCP, Health and Safety Legislation and COSSH.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleAge positiveDisability confident leaderInvestors in People: GoldMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Stonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.Step into healthDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - GoldArmed Forces Covenant

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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Sonia Balls
Job title
Head Chef
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01480416256
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