Catering Assistant

The work involves general catering duties including preparation of food, service of food to patients, Staff and the public, use of EPOS systems and the cleaning of and use of equipment and machinery, and the operation of mechanical industrial type dishwashing machines.



5 out of 7 Days - 14:00-22:00



The provision of a high quality and professional food and beverage service to all staff, patients and visitors.



To ensure all Codes of Practice for Health, Hygiene, Safety, COSHH and HACCP are adhered too.



To communicate with Patients and visitors over their food choices and issues with the service that is being delivered in a tactful and courteous manner.



Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.



Our Excellence Values



Compassion



Accountability



Respect



Integrity



Courage



We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone’s full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.



The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.



We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.



We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.



Carry out cleaning duties and maintain hygiene levels, to ensure Food Hygiene Legislation and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point procedures are conformed to and maintained.



Ensure correct storage, labelling and rotation of all chilled produce and monitoring of refrigerated and heated storage equipment



To maintain food quality and service at all times, and to action any defects immediately and proactive p reparation of meals, snacks and sandwiches as directed.



To safely use all catering related equipment and to report any maintenance defects and problems immediately to the estates department.



To monitor levels of waste and report them to the Supervisor.



Operation of the electric transportation vehicles in line with the Trust’s policies.



Cleaning of Floors/surfaces and machinery as identified in departments cleaning schedule.



Collection and distribution of function requests.



Security of all Trust property when on duty, in accordance with Departmental Policy.



To maintain a pleasant customer focus manner at all times, providing assistance with food choices taking into consideration cultural and dietary requirements.



To ensure all packaged food is provided with a date illustrating the contents and use by date.



To contribute to the development of the Catering Service by putting forward suggestions for improvements.



Any other related tasks as identified by your Line Manager.



To complete daily schedules, temperature records and timesheets via app based software packages.