Job summary
- Main area
- Catering
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 30 hours per week (Hours by arrangement.)
- Job ref
- 150-OM1571-COR-A
- Employer
- Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital
- Town
- Bognor Regis
- Salary
- £23,615 Per annum/pro-rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 06/04/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Catering Assistant
Band 2
Job overview
Catering Assistant (£12.60 per hour) - plus attractive enhancements for weekend/bank holiday work.
We are looking for a Catering Assistant to work in the Main Kitchen as part of the friendly Facilities team at Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital.
The team provide the meals for the inpatients, as well as sandwiches and snacks for the restaurant for staff and members of the public. The core operational hours for the kitchen are 07.30 - 18.30, 7 days a week. Please note this will either be an early or late shift.
Early Shift - 07.30 - 15.30
Late Shift - 10.30 - 18.30
Ideally they will have Catering experience but full training will be given. We are looking for someone enthusiastic and friendly, who is willing to learn and flexible to help cover additional shifts when necessary.
Please note: Previous applicants need not apply
Main duties of the job
Duties include:
- Regenerating prepared meals
- Cold food preparation
- Cleaning and washing up
- Receiving and storing deliveries
- Assisting with the compliance of all Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCPs), food safety policies, procedures, Allergens and current legislation
Previous experience would be an advantage, but not essential as training will be provided. Please note that Food Hygiene Training is compulsory for these roles, and will be provided.
Please note: Previous applicants need not apply
Working for our organisation
We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex. Our 6,000 staff serve a population of 1.3 million providing essential medical, nursing, and therapeutic care to adults and children.
Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community, helping people plan, manage, adapt to changes in their health, supporting avoidable hospital admissions and reducing hospital stay times.
We have opportunities for everyone across our wide variety of services including medical, clinical, support and corporate services.
Why work for us?
- Positive 2023 NHS Staff Survey results, scoring highly in compassionate culture & leadership, and staff wellbeing support
- Variety of working environments across the community, in patients' homes, within our community hospitals and bases across the county
- Supportive flexible working patterns such as: part time, flexi time, annualised hours, and flexi retirement options
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Research opportunities
- Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove and Brighton
- Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
- Level 3 accredited Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating inclusive workplaces
- Veteran Aware Trust, achieving accreditation from Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA)
- Located in stunning Sussex, with easy access to the South Downs and the coast
- Access to a wide range of benefits and discounts for NHS staff
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Previous experience would be an advantage, but not essential as training will be provided. Please note that Food Hygiene Training is compulsory for these roles, and will be provided.
Please read the Person Specification before completing the application form and complete ALL fields, as empty boxes cannot be scored for shortlisting. Include ALL previous job roles (inc. dates) in the Work Experience boxes, and use the Supporting Information section for additional information about yourself relating to the Person Specification, and that you have not covered already in the form.
Please note: Previous applicants need not apply.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Good numeracy and literacy skills on entry to the post
Desirable criteria
- NVQ Level 2 in Catering (or equivalent)
- Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate or above
- Health & Safety qualification
- Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working in a customer focused environment
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience in Housekeeping/Cleaning/Catering services
- Experience of working in a healthcare environment
- Knowledge of cash handling systems
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Ability to receive and issue appropriate instructions
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to prioritise work load
- Ability to record information accurately
- Flexibility
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
- Kevin Pritchard and Declan Downes
- Job title
- Catering Supervisor
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01243 623502
- Additional information
Kevin Pritchard - 01243 623502
Declan Downes - Mobile 07484032613
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