Job overview

We are looking to add  to our great catering team to work across various sites within the trust. The role will be 37.5 hours per week based over 5 days a week.

The successful candidate will be a great team player working in our kitchens and service points, who is capable of helping the teams to continue in delivering a fantastic food service to our service users within the units . They will be a great communicator, and have the ability to think on their feet.

Candidates will be expected to have or to be able to gain at least a level 2 food hygiene level of knowledge 

The role will include basic kitchen duties as well as assisting in food service to our service users.

The role will be based at Woodlands in Little Hulton but will involve working at other GMMH sites as and when requested.

Main duties of the job

To provide a customer focused service.

 Preparation of hot and cold food items, service of patient and other meals or functions.

  To adhere to safe working practices in all aspects of hygiene management.

 To adhere to safe working practices in all aspects of risk management and security.

Carry out general and specialised cleaning tasks in accordance with Trust procedures.

To undertake mandatory training in COSHH, HACCP and comply with all Trust  policies relevant to the post particularly with regard to the food hygiene policy’

The loading of ovens and food trolleys 

Assisting with serving food to patients at service points.

Please be aware this role may require long periods of standing , and may involve the moving and lifting of goods and food stuffs - so the successful applicant will have to be capable of such duties

Working for our organisation

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.